‘Superb’ AA Thornton’s expertise encompasses patent disputes, patent prosecution and opposition work, as well as the management of global patent portfolios. Practice head Geoff Hussey routinely advises clients in relation to IP ownership structures and licensing, amongst other matters. Other recommended lawyers include Adrian Bennett, Craig Turner and Mike Jennings, who all possesses extensive litigation experience. Daniel Byrne has worked on telecoms, pharma and renewable energy patent litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Geoff Hussey has a good grasp of strategy, and dealing with clients.’
‘Superb service every time.’
‘Their unique combination of expertise, innovation, and client-centric approach sets them apart from other firms. Potential clients would be delighted to know that the team's strengths lie in their deep understanding of the biotech landscape and their ability to provide comprehensive support for both contentious and non-contentious patent matters.’
‘Their knowledge, dedication, and exceptional qualities differentiate them from their competitors. I have valued their professionalism, expertise, and proactive approach to meeting our company's IP needs.'
- 'Specifically, Craig Turner at AA Thornton has been an invaluable asset to our patent strategy. Their in-depth understanding of our business and industry has allowed for tailored advice that aligns perfectly with our commercial objectives.'
- 'Daniel Byrne deserves special mention for his exceptional negotiation skills in licensing deals. Dan's expertise in patent licensing and business acumen have made them an outstanding partner in our licensing endeavours.’
‘The team have excellent knowledge in a wide variety of technical areas as well as their patent knowledge.’
Key clients
- Oil States International Inc.
- Lisa Dräxlmaier
- Zaun Limited
- DeLaval Holding AB
- Cambridge Quantum Computing Limited
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- Estée Lauder (ELC Management LLC)
- CellmAbs
- Sol-Gel Materials and Applications Ltd
- Marston Holdings
Work highlights
- Advising Lisa Draxlmaier GmbH in the only judgment from the UK court applying the principle of a useful purpose to the seeking of a statutory declaration in patent law (in this case a sought declaration of non-infringement under s71 of the Patents Act).
- Advising Zaun Limited on an appeal to the main CJEU from the General Court in a case that concerns the interaction between patent rights and design rights and in particular how the disclosure in a patent can influence the issue of technical function of a design.
- Acted for the opponent DeLaval Holdings AB in its complete revocation at the European Patent Office of a competitor patent, where the decision to revoke was based on a ground of opposition which is rarely successful - lack of sufficiency.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Geoff Hussey, Adrian Bennett, Craig Turner, Mike Jennings