Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
Contact number
202-663-6000Chambers Review
WilmerHale is a formidable IP practice focusing on patent litigation. The WilmerHale team is particularly adept at handling patent infringement disputes concerning standard-essential patents and FRAND licensing. Members of the team frequently represent telecommunications, engineering, medical device and pharmaceutical companies in litigation spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale advised Bristol-Myers Squibb, and their commercial partner Pfizer, in pan-European litigation and strategy in respect of their blockbuster anticoagulant drug, Eliquis.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Wilmer UK team was well versed in the legal issues and coordinated efforts with multiple teams. They provided useful advice regarding strategy and potential avenues to pursue."
"Their service levels and responsiveness are a towering strength."
"A team focused on all aspects of patent litigation, delivering a service of the highest quality. All of their lawyers are superb and work well together so they are more than a match for larger teams."
"The Wilmer UK team was well versed in the legal issues and coordinated efforts with multiple teams. They provided useful advice regarding strategy and potential avenues to pursue."
"Their service levels and responsiveness are a towering strength."
"A team focused on all aspects of patent litigation, delivering a service of the highest quality. All of their lawyers are superb and work well together so they are more than a match for larger teams."
Notable Practitioners
Justin Watts has an extensive client base in the hi-tech sector, for which he handles complex and critical litigation regarding patents. He also has experience leading trade mark disputes.
"Justin is flexible, user-friendly and excellent."
Anthony Trenton is a solicitor advocate patent litigator with a formidable record in sometimes landmark cases concerning all manner of technologies. He is also recommended for trade mark disputes.
"Anthony is very capable and provides expert advice."
"Anthony's attention to detail is remarkable. He is analytical and has great judgement. He is also very calm under fire and a great solicitor for any client to have on their side."
"Anthony is an excellent patent litigator."
Annsley Ward is a patent litigator who represents clients in hi-tech patent disputes, particularly in the FRAND space. She also represents clients in the life sciences space in technology-heavy patent matters.
"Annsley is a highly skilled lawyer in tune with the needs of the client and the issues in the case."
"Annsley is an excellent lawyer who is an expert in SEP/FRAND litigation and policy."
"She is highly imaginative, a real lateral thinker and a fearless champion of her clients' interests."
"Annsley is a dedicated and extraordinarily hardworking patent litigator with superb judgement."
Ranked Lawyers at
WilmerHale
London (Firms)