Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7418 7000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons' IP team is a full-service IP practice with a powerful patent litigation offering, and is particularly noted for generic pharmaceutical cases. The team is recommended for commercial and contentious matters concerning copyright, trade marks, database rights and designs. Further, Pinsent Masons has the resources and know-how to handle the weightiest IP-led corporate transactions.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons represented jointly Sandoz and Accord in revocation proceedings opposite Bayer concerning an oral anticoagulant, Rivaroxaban.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinsent Masons has a very commercial-minded IP team who are very good at strategy, particularly in coordinating pan-European litigation."
"The Pinsent Masons team always deliver to our requirements. We have been very pleased with their flexibility and adaptability to changing timescales"
"Pinsent Mason have the industry knowledge and are always adapting to do things the best way. The team works very well at coordinating complex cross-border litigation."
"Pinsent Masons is a top law firm with good insight on the pharmaceutical sector, covering all angles and with a business focus in mind."
"Pinsent Masons has a very commercial-minded IP team who are very good at strategy, particularly in coordinating pan-European litigation."
"The Pinsent Masons team always deliver to our requirements. We have been very pleased with their flexibility and adaptability to changing timescales"
"Pinsent Mason have the industry knowledge and are always adapting to do things the best way. The team works very well at coordinating complex cross-border litigation."
"Pinsent Masons is a top law firm with good insight on the pharmaceutical sector, covering all angles and with a business focus in mind."
Notable Practitioners
Clare Tunstall is highly regarded for her extensive experience handling complex patent litigation and revocation actions. She mainly acts for large pharmaceutical companies, generics manufacturers in particular.
James Marshall is recommended for his expertise in the many aspects of patent litigation and enforcement strategy. He has significant experience in hi-tech and telecommunications patent disputes and frequently acts for household names in the sector.
"James provides quality legal representation and is very responsive and hardworking."
Charlotte Weekes is recommended for patent infringement, revocation and SPC proceedings on behalf of makers of generic pharmaceutical products. She has handled matters covering multiple jurisdictions and some that have reached the UK Supreme Court.
"Charlotte is consistently impressive and highly thought of."
"Charlotte is very clear, concise and commercially-minded. She's not simply looking at the law, she also keeps in mind what's good for our business."
Christopher Sharp is a patent litigator acting for clients in pharmaceuticals and hi-tech. He regularly handles cases concerning patent infringement, revocation, counterfeit goods and FRAND licensing.
"Chris is an outstanding litigator."
Florian Traub co-heads the London-based brand protection and creative rights group at Pinsent Masons. He advises clients on trade mark prosecution, portfolio management and brand strategy.
"Florian is one of my top IP lawyers."
Gareth Morgan represents large pharmaceutical manufacturers in high-stakes patent infringement and SPC cases. He is also well thought of for his advisory work with regard to medicines regulation and the interface of government affairs and life sciences.