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Provided by David Wilson
Practice Areas
David leads the Dispute Resolution team at Carpmaels & Ransford and has over 25 years’ experience of handling complex patent disputes involving multi-jurisdictional litigation between major science and technology companies, in particular in the pharmaceutical and telecommunications sectors.
Career
David has represented clients in some of the UK’s largest patent cases (including successfully acting for his clients all the way up to the Supreme Court in what is now the leading UK case on claim construction). David also has particular expertise in litigating patent-related disputes where they arise in the context of existing license agreements and in negotiating high-value licenses and settlement agreements for his clients. During his career he has advised on ground-breaking cases which include securing victory for his clients in Kirin-Amgen, Inc. v Hoechst Marion Roussel Ltd. [2004] UKHL 46, the UK’s leading authority on patent claim construction.
Chambers Review
UK
David Wilson has a wealth of experience defending and bringing claims for corporations in patent infringement and revocation actions. He has particular expertise representing top pharmaceutical companies.
David Wilson is relied on by leading life sciences companies to coordinate UK and pan-European patent litigation and opposition campaigns. He also advises on pharmaceutical product launches.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David provides very skilful advice in complex matters."
"David is an exceptional adviser for us on all IP-related matters."
"David is sharp, witty and able to get straight to the point."
"David is a strong leader of his team"
"David provides very skilful advice in complex matters."
"David is an exceptional adviser for us on all IP-related matters."
"David is sharp, witty and able to get straight to the point."
"David is a strong leader of his team"