Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

Kirkland & Ellis has an expert team for revocation and infringement disputes with impressive command of second medical use and standard-essential patents. It has a particularly strong focus on the life sciences sector, regularly acting for medical device, biotech and pharmaceutical companies. The team is also highly recommended for electronics patent litigation, and is often called on to advise on non-contentious IP matters.

"The Kirkland & Ellis team was exceptional. They were very responsive and had great strategy. They really listened to us. They did a great job overall and we prevailed."

"Their lawyers have strong analytical and strategic skills. They are very responsive. The level of lawyering we have had from them has been very impressive."

"The team is at the very top end of the legal community and phenomenally hard-working; they are so tenacious and produce results within our set timelines, achieving favourable outcomes."

"They are experienced fighters when it comes to patent litigation, and they have time and again demonstrated their tenacity and deep bench strength in achieving favourable outcomes."

"This top-drawer team is adept at cross-border litigation and coordination, working seamlessly with local lawyers in other jurisdictions."

"The firm is very strong in all areas of IP. They are very responsive and they are quick to recognise the gravity of the situation because of their expertise."

Kirkland & Ellis is representing Lenovo in its worldwide FRAND dispute opposite InterDigital. The matter involves allegations of patent infringement in respect of 3G and 4G mobile technology services.

Nicola Dagg is a pre-eminent litigator handling some of the most complex patent cases of the day for pharmaceutical companies, including before the Supreme Court. She also comes recommended for electronic and mechanical engineering disputes. "Nicola Dagg is responsible for the overall quality of the Kirkland & Ellis team and work. She is a brilliant lawyer and case manager who knows how to deploy her team to get good results. She interfaces well with the clients as well." "Nicola is fantastic, very knowledgeable and very smart. She is in tune with the market across the UK and the EU. She is insightful about where the law is and where the law is going." "We are at the edge of evolving IP as a tech company and Nicola's knowledge and ability to make solid predictions is valuable to us." "She is an extraordinary lawyer, highly skilled, and future-oriented, with strong understanding of the law and our business. She is excellent and great at managing client relationships." "Nicola is responsive and experienced. The advice I get from her is reliable, creative and well considered." "Nicola Dagg is a first-rate patent litigator, full of strategic ideas and sound litigation strategies. She is hugely commercially minded and a trusted business adviser." "Nicola is the mastermind of the team. For a partner of her experience, it is rare to find someone who is so hands-on and reachable. She is very responsive, commercially focused and she understands our business."