Simmons & Simmons

Scott specialises in contentious and non-contentious intellectual property generally, with a strong emphasis on patent litigation in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. He has considerable experience of defending the patents of research based pharmaceutical companies against attack by their generic competitors and coordinating with the legal teams in other jurisdictions. He has also advised on patent disputes in other industry sectors and in proceedings for design right infringement and misuse of confidential information. Scott is regularly instructed to give patent validity and infringement opinions and also advises clients on licensing and other commercial agreements.

Qualified 2000; partner 2012; has written articles on patent and licensing matters, and published several scientific papers.

MA in Biochemistry; MSc in Biological Chemistry; University of Michigan (two years studying HIV transcription); 2001 diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice.