WP Thompson
Client SatisfactionWP Thompson is a dedicated IP and litigation firm with offices in London, Liverpool, Cardiff, Munich, and a number of regional areas. Its European client base utilises the firm’s strong capabilities when seeking assistance with patents surrounding the software, AI and machine learning, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and chemistry industries, among others. Acquiring patents, advising on freedom to operate matters, providing validity advice, and offering representation in prosecutions are all within the team’s remit. Julian Potter heads up the physics, electronics, and mechanical practice group, while Stuart Forrest leads the work in the firm’s chemistry and life sciences department. David Gill retired at the beginning of 2024.
Key clients
- First Subsea
- Accuray Incorporated
- Rearden LLC
- BMP Europe
- Vernacare Limited
- Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
- Rani Therapeutics LLC
- Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC
- Lakeland Limited
- American Golf (Holdings) Limited
- JH Fenner
- Trendsetter Home Furnishings
- Mast Group Limited
- Reddit Inc
- Bosch GmbH
- Volkswagen AG
- Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV
- Big Mini Limited
- GT Gettaxi Systems Limited
- United State Postal Services
Work highlights
- Defended EP2434981, owned by James R Glidewell, against an opposition filed by a competitor.
- Defended EP Patent 3151898, owned by Avent, Inc., against an opposition filed by Airway Medix S.A.
- Assisted Macquaire Commodities Trading US, LLC in successfully reinstating the right to claim priority for EP4294895 before the EPO.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dr. Julian Potter, Stuart Forrest