Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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Allen & Overy has a powerful patent litigation arm and deep resources for IP-heavy corporate deals. The firm is recommended for licensing transactions in high technology and life sciences, and for trade mark, copyright and designs litigation.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Overy is representing Bayer on the enforcement and defence of its patents with respect to its blockbuster blood thinner, Xarelto.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Allen & Overy team gives strategic input and a lot of our work is cross-border so it is helpful to have a firm like theirs with a cross-border outlook. The team is also diverse, which is something we care about."
"The IP team at Allen & Overy is Rolls-Royce. They are exceptionally well resourced, and very competent from partners to associates. And with their extremely good international offices, they are absolutely set up for litigation with international aspects."
"The firm is fantastic. They have some of the best and most strategic thinkers around."
"The Allen & Overy team gives strategic input and a lot of our work is cross-border so it is helpful to have a firm like theirs with a cross-border outlook. The team is also diverse, which is something we care about."
"The IP team at Allen & Overy is Rolls-Royce. They are exceptionally well resourced, and very competent from partners to associates. And with their extremely good international offices, they are absolutely set up for litigation with international aspects."
"The firm is fantastic. They have some of the best and most strategic thinkers around."
Notable Practitioners
David Stone expertly handles trade mark and design matters for his top-drawer brands. His practice is primarily contentious, and his clients benefit from his experience sitting as a deputy High Court judge.
Marjan Noor leads complex patent litigation for her high-profile life science sector clients. She is roundly considered one of the finest patent litigators working in biotech and pharmaceuticals today.
"Marjan Noor is very experienced and has a technical background. She engages with our ideas and makes sensible recommendations and important strategic calls."
"Marjan Noor is first class and very easy to work with."
Neville Cordell handles IP disputes for his technology and life science sector clients. His litigation expertise encompasses patent, trade mark and trade secret matters.
"Neville is an excellent and experienced IP litigator."
Mark Heaney is a notable litigator renowned for his experience handling FRAND and standard-essential patent cases as well as advising on potential infringement actions. He has strong and extensive relationships with clients in the technology sector.
"Mark Heaney is a titan in high-tech litigation in the UK. He is most people's go-to lawyer. He is a genius."
"Mark is absolutely exceptional. He is one of the most insightful solicitors we have in intellectual property. He is extremely experienced in terms of how things would turn out in court."
Mark Ridgway represents clients in a range of complex litigation covering FRAND and standard-essential patents, infringement actions and trade secret cases. He acts for many market-leading technology and life sciences companies.
"Mark Ridgway is extremely sharp, with fantastic litigation instincts. He predicts how the case would go. A strategic thinker and pragmatic in his advice."
"Mark is highly rated here. He has a particular niche in the pharmaceutical market, and is very personable and easy to work with."
"Mark is so dynamic. Clients love him. His strength goes across different areas such as pharma and tech."
Ranked Lawyers at
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