Intellectual Property - UK
What the team is known for
Gowling WLG's Intellectual Property team has a hi-tech and pharmaceutical patent disputes offering with international reach. The team is highly regarded for its comprehensive commercial and litigation support on copyright, design right and trade marks. It is also highly sought after for advice on UK and European IP portfolio management and protection, and is regarded as a leading destination for major IP-led transactions in life sciences.
Strengths
"The team at Gowling WLG is very good and very knowledgeable. They work well together and are very good at keeping their cool in negotiations."
"The firm has very efficient, impressive and proactive partners."
"The team is a big and strong one, technically very good. They have enough resources to handle big matters and are good for strategic advice."
"A high-end firm on the intellectual property side. They are super-international, interactive and always ahead of the game."
"They give the best to clients and give second-to-none advice. They come back with strategic and well thought-out advice."
"The firm is excellent value for money. The lawyers are very experienced, very committed, you feel like they are with you in the fight. They never let us down."
Work highlights
Gowling WLG represented BioNTech in its research, development and commercialisation collaboration with Pfizer to develop a potential first mRNA-based vaccine for the prevention of shingles.
Notable practitioners
Alexandra Brodie has a largely technology and telecommunications industry-focused litigation practice. She is recommended for disputes concerning all core rights, including wireless standard patents. "Alexandra Brodie is really good on the technical side and she has solid communication and decision-making skills."
Huw Evans is a patent litigator with a flourishing client base in the life sciences and technology sectors. He has extensive experience bringing claims of infringement on behalf of clients, as well as defending them, and is well equipped to handle matters with cross-border elements. "Huw is a pleasure to work with. He is a consummate professional, with deep legal expertise and strong commercial awareness."
Paul Inman is noted for his expertise in biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical patent litigation and for his advice on global enforcement strategy. He regularly coordinates cross-border litigation actions.
