Experience in private practice in Germany and the UK coupled with industrial experience in the energy industry and in IT consulting (in both Europe and the US), has allowed Anthony to represent clients across a range of technologies extending from telecommunications and medical devices to the oil industry and automotive/aerospace engineering. He leads D Young & Co’s mechanical practice in London and acts for some of the most prominent organisations in their respective fields. Anthony represents clients before the European Patent Office’s Examining and Opposition Divisions and also before the Boards of Appeal. In the UK, he acts before the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office in both ex-parte and inter-partes proceedings. Anthony is also qualified to represent clients in the Higher Courts as a patent attorney litigator. A regular visitor to the US and to Asia, Anthony frequently lectures on law changes and developments in Europe.
England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
D Young & Co LLP
D Young & Co LLP has demonstrable expertise in patent prosecutions before the EPO, and has recently experienced an increase in FTO-related mandates. The electronics and engineering group and the biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals team work both independently and collaboratively with each other to support its broad client base, which includes multinational corporations, universities, and research institutes. Anthony Albutt is a key member of the group, and he leads the firm’s growing mechanical practice as a specialist in engineering, aerospace, and medical devices. Simon O’Brien has significant expertise in working with venture capital companies on biological and chemical-related mandates, and Darren Lewis is reputable in advising clients on infringement and validity issues. Lawrence King joined the team from Simmons & Simmons in February 2023.
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‘D Young & Co has fantastic and very switched-on patent attorneys.'
'The team at D Young & Co is a cut above the rest.’
‘Darren Lewis has a large brain and his advice is always sharp and impactful. You can always count on him to deliver on every aspect of the case with the utmost care, dedication, and precision.
- 'Connor McConchie is another excellent patent attorney who does really good work and is strong across multiple disciplines.’
Key clients
- Airspan Communications
- Allergy Therapeutics
- ARM
- Asahi Kasei Corporation
- Autolus
- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
- Brompton Bicycles
- Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals
- Eden Research
- Fresenius Kabi
- GKN Aerospace
- Global Blue
- IFF
- Korean Institute of Science and Technology
- Lush Cosmetics
- Mannkind Corporation
- Medtronic
- Merial
- Novo Nordisk
- Nestlé
- Oxford BioMedica
- Qorvo
- Sony Corporation
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Sony Mobile Communications
- Sony Olympus Medical Solutions
- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
- TEVA Pharmaceuticals
- The Lubrizol Corporation
- ThirtyFive Bio
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- University College London
- University of Southampton
- Zealand Pharma
Work highlights
- Acting for TEVA Pharmaceuticals in a number of oppositions at the EPO relating to blockbuster drugs.
- Advising Evonetix on a drafting and filing programme.
- Representing Toyota subsidiary Woven Planet Holdings in its European patent portfolio.
Lawyers
Leading Individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anthony Albutt, Simon O’Brien