England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Gowling WLG
Recommended for its ‘great commercial acumen’, the Gowling WLG IP practice, which is headed by Kate Swaine, has key strengths that include tech patent litigation, SEP/FRAND litigation and work in the life sciences field, to name a few. Alexandra Brodie is noted for her expertise in the technology sector, leading significant cases in the SEP/FRAND sphere, while Paul Inman has considerable experience in pharma patent infringement and revocation actions. Further strengthening the practice is Patrick Duxbury, who is well-versed in handling transactional matters, and Huw Evans, who routinely handles life sciences and technology related matters. Luke Kempton is particularly active in the biotech and pharma sectors, and Jamie Rowlands routinely represents a multitude of clients in global patent disputes, being especially active in the telecoms space. Matt Hervey and Nick Cunningham are also recommended. Jonathan Ball departed to Norton Rose Fulbright in June 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘I have no hesitation in recommending them for large cases and small.’
‘Alex Brodie is one of their top partners. Good strategic sense, good with clients, very commercial, but absolutely on top of all the legal detail too.'
'Paul Inman was impressive - good command of detail and able to take the big decisions.’
‘Great commercial acumen and willingness to put the best litigation team together to meet client expectations. They have a diverse team with varying levels of experience which means that work can manage costs effectively.’
- 'Huw Evans is one of the UK’s best known and experienced IP litigators. He is an excellent lawyer. He can offer innovative commercial solutions without always having to resort to litigation.'
- 'Pat Duxbury is a recognised expert on patent licensing.'
- 'A brilliant combination of technical know-how and litigation savviness, with excellent teamwork.'
- 'Luke Kempton is great in the biotech and life sciences sphere.'
Key clients
- InterDigital
- AstraZeneca
- BioNTech SE
- Oxford BioTherapeutics
- KU Leuven
- Immedica Pharma AB
- Amphista Therapeutics
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Sosei Heptares
Work highlights
- Advising InterDigital ("IDG") in relation to its global dispute with Lenovo. The FRAND trial that took place in January and February 2022 was only the second ever FRAND trial after Unwired Planet.
- Advised Astra Zeneca on its strategic collaboration with diagnostic company GRAIL, to develop and commercialize companion diagnostic (CDx) assays for use with AstraZeneca’s therapies.
- Advised BioNTech on its third research, development and commercialization collaboration with Pfizer to develop the first mRNA-based vaccine for the prevention of shingles.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kate Swaine