Alex Wilson
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
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About
Provided by Alex Wilson
Practice Areas
Alex is a UK and Irish solicitor and UPC professional representative, specialised in intellectual property; extensive experience of multi-jurisdictional IP and technology contract and arbitration disputes in a variety of sectors, including pharmaceutical, medical devices, telecoms, electronics, oil and gas; and has represented clients in the UK, UPC and Australian courts and European Patent Office; particular interest in standards related disputes, biopharma and medical devices. Alex has spent time working in Dusseldorf, Paris and Sydney, and is fluent in French and German.
Career
BSc Biochemistry, University College London; Intellectual Property Law and Practice, Bristol University; European Patent Office Examiner, 1988-1991, Qualified (England and Wales) 1996; Qualified (New South Wales) 2000; Partner 2004; Solicitor Advocate 2007; Solicitor 2021 (Ireland); Representative UPC 2023.
Professional Memberships
AIPPI, EPLAW, VPP, GRUR, CIPA, LSLA, LES.
Personal
Born 8 May 1967. Educated, University College London and International School, Geneva. BSc Biochemistry, University College London, College of Law London, Intellectual Property Law and Practice, Bristol University, Tutor on the Oxford University Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property & Practice
Publications
Co-editor of The UPC- A Commentary, Beck verlag.
Industry Sector Expertise
Telecoms, standards essential patents
Expert in these Jurisdictions
UK, Germany
Languages Spoken
German, French
Chambers Review
UK
Alex Wilson is a seasoned litigator and registry practitioner handling disputes concerning all core rights. He is frequently instructed by leading innovators in the technology and life science sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alex is an impressive patent litigator."
"Alex is an impressive patent litigator."
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