With capabilities that span engineering, telecoms, and life sciences industries, Lewis Silkin is actively involved in managing technical patent disputes alongside global patent portfolios and licensing agreements for some notable clients. Steering the practice is Tom Gaunt, who possesses a wealth of experience in handling mechanical, electrical and software patents. The ‘excellent’ Jonathan Hewett is entrusted by start-ups, SMEs, universities, and multinational corporations for a variety of patent issues.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Their responses are courteous and they do not cut corners.’
‘The team at Lewis Silkin have provided nothing short of flawless service to us. No question is too much, and no issue is a problem.'
'Lewis Silkin work as an extension of our team and integrate seamlessly when we need their specialist input.’
‘Tom Gaunt manages to provide a tailored and vastly knowledgeable service. What sets Tom apart is his commitment to understanding a large patent portfolio, and constantly adapting to the changes implemented by our business. Tom has swiftly become our go-to partner.’
‘My experience with Jonathan Hewett has been excellent.’
‘Jonathan Hewett is an outstanding patent attorney, with broad experience, deep subject knowledge, and excellent drafting and communication skills. His insights, knowledge and questioning helped inform our research process, which led to new discoveries.'
'Jonathan Hewett's knowledge of the patenting process helped us craft filings with the broadest potential coverage, and to respond effectively to emergent challenges. Jonathan's response to queries have always been timely and extremely well considered.’
Key clients
- Aptiv Technologies Limited
- Seiko Epson Corporation
- Graco Minnesota Inc.
- Ørsted Wind Power A/S
- TDK Lamda
- Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
- Britvic Soft Drinks Limited
- Future Injection Technologies
- TOCA Football
- Bridea Medical BV
Work highlights
- Advising Graco Minnesota on their patent prosecution and design right services in Europe, including advising on patent claims tailored to cover suspected infringing products about to enter the EU market.
- Advised Bridea Medical BV and its UK subsidiary, Bridea Medical Limited, on a patent infringement case against Robinson Healthcare Limited and Vernacare Limited.
- Acted for Britvic in defending a claim for patent infringement in relation to the patent for the concentration of Britvic’s Mini squashes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Gaunt