England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Hogan Lovells International LLP
The ‘amazing’ Hogan Lovells International LLP maintains a strong practice in pan-European patent litigation strategy alongside a strong transactional practice. The team is helmed ’force of nature’ Paul Brown, who is sought out by clients for his expertise in patent-related disputes in the electronics and medical devices sector. ‘Superb’ Stephen Bennett is also in high demand with pharma companies for his considerable experience in handling disputes. Another notable name is Joel Smith, who has strengths in both contentious and non-contentious matters, with a niche expertise in plant variety protection and regulation. Patent litigator Daniel Brook routinely undertakes cross-border pharma litigation, notably representing Eli Lilly in a dispute regarding its cancer drug pemetrexed. Katie McConnell is noted for her expertise in the telecoms and pharma fields, while Stella Wong focuses on medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology patents, balancing her legal practice with her work as a doctor. Counsels Emma Fulton and Dominic Hoar are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'Hogan Lovells have a hugely experienced IP practice with considerable experience in telecoms work. The team is great to work with – everyone is friendly and there is a no nonsense approach that pervades the team.’
‘Paul Brown has vast experience of both the technical side of telecoms patent litigation and the FRAND licensing aspects. A really nice guy, fun to work with, manages his team well, but he also manages to keep abreast of the issues.'
- 'Katie McConnell is a rising star and is particularly good with a difficult case - she never gives up.’
‘The best all-round patent litigators in London.’
‘Stephen Bennett is superb as the team leader and coordinator. He is well supported by Dan Brook and Katie McConnell.’
‘Always on top of the game. Very client and industry focused. Incredibly strategic thinking.’
‘Paul Brown is a force of nature in the telecommunications field. Very few know FRAND litigation better than Paul Brown.’
- 'The whole team is amazing.’
Key clients
- Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd & others (OPPO)
- Vodafone
- General Electric (GE)
- Astellas Pharmaceuticals
- Eli Lilly
- Akebia
- Novartis
- British American Tobacco
- Solvay
- Merck
Work highlights
- Representing Astellas in litigation relating to its Betmiga product in the UK as part of its global litigation to maintain patent protection.
- Representing Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd & others (OPPO), the largest smartphone manufacturer in China, on the UK aspects of two global disputes with Nokia and Philips in relation to the terms of the fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licenses.
- Secured a comprehensive win for General Electric (GE) against Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) in a patent dispute in the UK relating to GE's latest generation of Haliade-X wind turbines.
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Paul Brown