Simmons & Simmons
Client SatisfactionSimmons & Simmons focuses on IT, telecommunications and life sciences and acts in nullity, infringement and opposition proceedings. In addition to its global network, clients further benefit from its set-up as a mixed patent and law firm. The practice is led by a duo consisting of Peter Meyer, who primarily handles disputes relating to life sciences and TMT, and Thomas Gniadek, who is particularly active in SEP matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Thomas Gniadek makes this practice unique in my opinion. He is a proactive and appropriately aggressive litigator who always has the client's best interests at heart. He is strategic and considerate.'
- 'If you need a fresh start and a fresh perspective, the Simmons & Simmons patent litigation team is your best choice. They know how to reduce complex, lengthy legal disputes and focus on what matters. You keep an eye on the time and fees spent without compromising the quality of the service.'
- 'Thomas Gniadek is the mastermind of the patent litigation team. He thinks outside the box, is creative and can make convincing arguments based on small details.'
- 'The team is very competent in patent matters. They are extremely responsive and truly fight for their clients' wins.'
- 'Attention to detail and every case is treated as if it were against you or your company. The team is personally committed and motivated. They are great teammates.'
Key clients
- Bayer Health Care
- Bühlmann
- DivX
- Formlabs Inc. / Formlabs GmbH
- Industex SL, ISL GmbH, MediaShop AG, Bruno Bader GmbH & Co KG
- Match Group Inc. et.al.
- OPPO
- Xiaomi
- Roche
- Bestway
Work highlights
- Advising Bayer on the Europe-wide coordination of the enforcement of patents against the market entry of generics for cancer drug Nexavar.
- Prosecution of patent infringement claims for DivX against Netflix and Amazon Prime Video with parallel patent infringement proceedings in the US, Brazil, Germany and the Netherlands.
- Representation of Bestway in a patent dispute regarding the internal structure of inflatable pools.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Meyer, Thomas Gniadek