Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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Taylor Wessing is renowned for its powerful electronics and life sciences patent litigation offering, alongside high-quality commercial, contentious and corporate support work involving all core IP rights. The team also has a heavyweight brand protection offering for major fashion and retail clients, and is noted for the quality of its trade mark and patent prosecution service.
Work Highlights
- Taylor Wessing represented Ericsson in patent infringement proceedings against Apple in relation to patents concerning 4G and 5G mobile technology. There are also FRAND aspects to the matter.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Taylor Wessing IP team is very experienced in handling big cases with multiple lawyers."
"The team is broad with different skill sets and expertise. They provide us with well-structured advice and we are always confident that they will get back to us quickly."
"The Taylor Wessing IP team is very experienced in handling big cases with multiple lawyers."
"The team is broad with different skill sets and expertise. They provide us with well-structured advice and we are always confident that they will get back to us quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Roland Mallinson is called upon for his expertise in managing, developing and enforcing company trade mark portfolios. He is one of the most talented trade mark litigators in the UK market.
Mark Owen is recommended for his stewardship of complex trade mark and copyright disputes. He also represents clients on intellectual property transactions. His recent work has seen him represent leaders in gaming and social media.
Matthew Royle acts for pharmaceutical companies in patent litigation and also advises them on SPCs and regulation. He has taken a number of cases to the UK Supreme Court.
Simon Cohen is highly regarded for his experience litigating patent disputes for life sciences companies. He is qualified to litigate before UK and European courts.
"Simon Cohen is experienced, enthusiastic and very good at coordinating. He puts the right team on the right matters."