Providing an ‘individualised service’, DLA Piper frequently handles matters pertaining to standard essential patents, possessing significant experience within the sectors of IoT and 5G technologies. Ruth Hoy heads up the group while Deborah Bould bolsters the practice with her vast experience across SEP assertions, litigation, and licensing. Rebecca Lawrence excels in the life sciences sector and Richard Taylor principally focuses on the transactional side of the patent space.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Deborah Bould is an outstanding, pragmatic and hard-working patent litigator.'
‘DLA Piper provide a very individualised service that is always focused on the needs of the clients and with a hugely thoughtful approach to any problem.’
‘Rebecca Lawrence stands out. Rebecca has a real in-depth knowledge of the sector and the approach to IP generally.’
‘DLA Piper has a very strong UK patent litigation team with solid technical expertise.'
'The UK team complements strong patent litigation teams in Europe, meaning that the firm is a good choice for cross-border litigation, UPC litigation and litigation co-ordination.’
‘Rebecca Lawrence is an excellent litigator, with a wealth of experience in life sciences and other technical litigation. She always makes good strategic and tactical decisions and provides an excellent standard of client care and service.'
‘The patents team at DLA is accessible, responsive and easy to work with.’
‘Deborah Bould gets all over everything she touches. She picks up on the small details, whilst not losing sight of the big picture. She has been cooperative with other firms when working on a cross-jurisdictional matter.’
Key clients
- Honeywell
- Currys
- HSBC
- Premier League
- British Airways
- Unilever
- LG Electronics
- Cancer Research UK
- Cancer Research Horizons
- Safestand Limited
- Alumasc Group plc
- RPS Group
- Euro Caps
- NetNumber
- ADM Group
- Frixos Metal Works
- ResMed
- Elekta
- Wood Mackenzie
- Blue Ocean Seismic Services
Work highlights
- Representing Safestand in their successful patent infringement and validity case against Weston Homes in the High Court.
- Advising ResMed on many aspects of its international patents licensing and transaction strategy.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ruth Hoy