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Intellectual Property - London (Firms)
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Linklaters represented Tesaro in a patent licensing dispute against AstraZeneca in relation to unpaid royalties under two pharmaceutical patent licences.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Ian Karet
3
Band 3

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 a very strategic, thoughtful and responsive solicitor."

"Ian is stellar in judgement and is litigation savvy."

Katie Coltart
4
Katie Coltart
4
Band 4

Katie Coltart has an emerging profile representing companies in the technology and life sciences sectors in patent litigation, including SEP disputes. Her recent work includes cases that have progressed to the Supreme Court.

"She's an outstanding and gracious lawyer and a very clever scientist."

"Katie is very smart and provides advice with extensive knowledge and views on the field."

"I highly recommend Katie as she is professional and considerate towards clients."

4
Yohan Liyanage
4
Band 4

Yohan Liyanage is particularly noted for his extensive life sciences patent litigation practice. He is also highly recommended for advice on the treatment of IP assets in corporate and licensing transactions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters

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Intellectual Property

3
Ian Karet
3
Band 3
4
Yohan Liyanage
4
Band 4
Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

3
Ian Karet
3
Band 3
Katie Coltart
4
Katie Coltart
4
Band 4
4
Yohan Liyanage
4
Band 4