Ari Laakkonen
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
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About
Provided by Ari Laakkonen
Practice Areas
Ari specialises in electronic patent litigation and disputes both in the UK and in the UPC, as well as advising on FRAND issues, portfolio analysis and provides general strategic multi-jurisdictional advice for complex multi-patent, multi jurisdictional cases. Has a huge breadth of experience in the electronics, telecoms and other sectors, derived from his in-depth technical knowledge (PhD, Computer Science) and from experience both in-house and independent legal counsel. Ari has been involved in a number of UPC cases both (first instance and appeal) as an advocate.
Career
Trained Linklaters & Paines; Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) 1997; Made Partner at Powell Gilbert 2009. Linklaters 1995-2003; Nokia 2003-07; Bird & Bird 2008; Powell Gilbert 2009 to date; Solicitor (Ireland) 2016; UPC representative 2023.
Professional Memberships
Ari is the Reporter General of AIPPI; British Computer Society; AIPLA; LSLA; EPLAW.
Personal
Born 1966. Educated Kings College London (1990 BSc Hons, first- class); Imperial College (1995 PhD); College of Law (CPE, LPC); Bristol University (Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice, 2001 LLM).
Chambers Review
UK
Ari Laakkonen is recommended for his expertise and experience with regard to telecommunications patent litigation, and is particularly noted for his command of the law concerning FRAND licensing. He has acted on behalf of clients before UK and European courts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ari consistently demonstrates top international level prowess in client service and general service delivery. He has a keen commercial awareness and visionary outlook."
"Ari consistently demonstrates top international level prowess in client service and general service delivery. He has a keen commercial awareness and visionary outlook."
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Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
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