Intellectual Property
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With one of the largest teams in Europe, we provide IP advice to clients from a broad range of sectors. The size and scale of our practice means we rarely deal with issues that we have not come across before. Our experience and exposure to a variety of issues means we can drive efficiency and reduce costs, formulating innovative and creative strategies to tackle IP issues head on.
We are highly-rated across all IP specialisms. This includes patents; brands and trade marks; copyright; designs; domain names and e-commerce; media law and reputation management, advertising and sponsorship, franchising and broadcasting.
You can rely on us to navigate you through any IP challenges both in Europe and across the world.
Chambers Review
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 Pfizer in patent infringement proceedings against Moderna in relation to patents concerning the COVID-19 vaccine.
Strengths
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"Taylor Wessing is an outstanding go-to firm that I trust with our most important litigation. They consistently deliver excellent results and meet expectations and most importantly, they care."
"What truly distinguishes TW is their unwavering commitment to clients. The team of seasoned attorneys priortise clients delivering tailored solutions within the time constraints."
"Taylor Wessing is an outstanding go-to firm that I trust with our most important litigation. They consistently deliver excellent results and meet expectations and most importantly, they care."
"What truly distinguishes TW is their unwavering commitment to clients. The team of seasoned attorneys priortise clients delivering tailored solutions within the time constraints."
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.
"Roland is extremely knowledgeable and provides very concise and practical advice. He goes above and beyond for his clients which makes working with him an absolute pleasure."
"Roland is a very valued and trusted advisor and his experience and advice enables us to make the right decision for our business."
"A go-to counsel whenever we are faced with IP challenges, conflicts and counterfeits in the UK and Europe."
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.
"One of the most precise and controlled lawyers I know. He always provides high-value input."
"Matt's technical knowledge is very good, he is always very calm and very responsive."
"Matt has an encyclopedic knowledge of his cases. He is an excellent technician who puts in tireless effort."
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 is a very experienced patent litigator."
"Simon can turn his hand to anything."
Giles Crown is entrusted by household-name brands to litigate in defence of their trade marks and advise on rights strategy. His impressive client list includes top football clubs, engineering companies, retailers and network providers.
"Giles consistently provides pragmatic, technically sound and analytical advice and has a reassuring, calm manner which is a great asset when trying to resolve complex disputes."
"Giles is incredibly experienced and works well in difficult situations."
Nigel Stoate is experienced handling complex life sciences patent disputes before UK and European courts. He acts for numerous leading medical devices and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
"He's a consumate professional. He is well-connected, thinks ahead and offers unparalleled client service."
"Nigel is a master of strategy and coordination."
"Nigel Stoate is outstanding in his ability to run an international patent team."
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