Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
Contact number
+1 212 903 9000Chambers Review
Linklaters is acclaimed for advising on complex IP-driven corporate and commercial transactions. The team demonstrates extensive experience in cross-border patent litigation as well as copyright and trade mark disputes. It has also been called upon to act for market leaders in life sciences, telecommunications and financial services.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters represented ViiV Healthcare, a joint venture involving GSK, in UK patent infringement proceedings against Gilead in relation to Gilead's HIV treatment bictegravir.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters are good at understanding the technical complexity of the required IP positions of both parties to bring a solution."
"The firm's quality is very high. Across the board, the lawyers are very good. They are thoughtful, resourceful and strategic."
"Linklaters are good at understanding the technical complexity of the required IP positions of both parties to bring a solution."
"The firm's quality is very high. Across the board, the lawyers are very good. They are thoughtful, resourceful and strategic."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Karet's clients benefit from his great depth of experience working on heavyweight IP matters. He coordinates high-stakes patent litigation and IP-driven corporate transactions, often covering multiple jurisdictions.
"Ian is thoughtful, resourceful and strategic."