Intellectual Property

Bristows is known for its deep bench of high-calibre litigators with supreme expertise in contentious patent, trade mark, designs and copyright matters. The team is particularly sought after for biosimilars and telecommunications litigation, and is frequently instructed for standard-essential patent-related disputes. The Bristows IP team is also distinguished for its work on the commercialisation of IP at the vanguard of life sciences and technology, and is additionally recommended for its trade mark prosecution service.

"We work with Bristows because we think they are very competent, and they have a very pragmatic approach. We think that working with them is essential for a lot of transactions we do. They have been helpful in speeding up projects and finding the right solutions."

"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Bristows. Their thoughtful and thorough analysis has resulted in a robust legal framework that has been highlighted as outstanding by our collaborating partners."

"I like working with them. They are knowledgeable, concede at the right time and fight when they need to. They do not take ridiculous stances."

"They are very strong in the life sciences area with deep understanding of the regulations and requirements. They deliver as promised, are friendly to work with and communicate clearly and openly."

Bristows represents Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in its global patent infringement dispute with General Electric in relation to wind turbine technology.

Brian Cordery is regularly called upon to act for leading pharmaceutical companies in a range of patent litigation. He also advises on IP-driven transactions in the life sciences sector. "Brian is outstanding and phenomenal in the intellectual property space."

Myles Jelf is a highly experienced patent litigator who focuses on hi-tech and telecommunications patent disputes. He has recently worked on a number of matters concerning standard-essential patents. "Myles is very experienced and absolutely exceptional."

Jeremy Blum is recognised for his work on often precedent-setting trade mark and design cases for clients. He has notable experience handling litigation concerning shape and colour trade marks. "Jeremy Blum has done very significant matters and handled them well. He is thorough, very good and well known in the trade mark world."

Andrew Bowler is an accomplished patent litigator used to working across a wide range of technical disciplines in cases with cross-border implications. He has experience handling standard-essential patents on behalf of telecoms and electronics multinationals. "Andrew is quite distinctive because he can specialise both in life sciences and in engineering-type cases. He ismore rounded than others with a breadth of subject matter expertise." "He demonstrated a firm grip of the highly complex technology and constantly considered all the possible combinations of outcomes to ensure that the client's interests were protected to the best extent possible."

Liz Cohen has an impressive reputation in the life sciences sector for her masterful handling of patent disputes. She is highly sought after to marshal international litigation campaigns. "Liz Cohen is excellent. She is incredibly commercially astute, very good at anticipating the opposing party's plans and coming up with strategies."

Simon Clark comes recommended for all facets of brand management, including portfolio development and litigation. He is also expert in the law of copyright and designs.