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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - UK
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
The Kirkland team consistently identifies strategic arguments. Client service is top-notch. They are reliable and know how to take responsibility and be responsive. Very pleasant personalities.
I really appreciated how well the Kirkland team prepared everything, with every attention to detail paid while keeping the big-picture strategies in mind.
The partners are amazing leaders, and the remainder of their team is solid and committed, and has extensive experience from working on high-value, complex matters.
A very efficient, hardworking and happy team. The leadership makes people feel valued and the associates are first grade.
Work Highlights
The Kirkland team represented Xiaomi in defence of global enforcement proceedings launched by Panasonic in the UK, UPC, Germany and China. The case is the first substantial SEP/FRAND case to be brought by a party in the UPC and it will be the first SEP/FRAND case that tests the interplay between UK and UPC proceedings in this field.
Notable practitioners
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 has a great network and a lot of experience. She is service-oriented and very pleasant to work with.
Nicola is a force of nature. She is extremely thoughtful and creative.
Nicola’s reputation as one of the best patent litigators in Europe is richly deserved. She is a tremendous strategist and creative thinker who never loses sight of the commercial goal.
Jin Ooi is a patent litigator whose caseload is largely concerned with consumer products and pharmaceuticals. He is also recommended for expertise in damages inquiries.
He has an encyclopedic knowledge of patent litigation.
Jin delivers substantive advice concisely and thoughtfully. He has a phenomenal memory and is across every detail of the multijurisdictional litigation.
Jin is fantastic to work with. He is diligent, calm and keeps a strong grasp of the issues.
Jin has excellent advocacy and an incredibly sophisticated attention to detail.
Steven Baldwin is recognised for his patent litigation practice, which spans hi-tech and life sciences disputes. His expertise in standard-essential patent and FRAND issues is regularly sought after by high-profile clients.
Stephen is hardworking, diligent and all over the details.
Steven lives and breathes standard-essential patent litigation,
Steve is an exceptional lawyer with a strong strategic mind.
Daniel Lim is a highly regarded up-and-comer noted for his adeptness in patent litigation both in the life sciences and telecoms sector.
Daniel's hands-on approach, deep attention to detail and creativity plays a central role in our success.
Daniel is a developing star. His strategic insight and execution make him an important part of a winning UK litigation team.
Daniel has an amazing technical understanding of matters in IP litigation. He leaves no stone unturned.