Kilburn & Strode LLP
Client SatisfactionKilburn & Strode LLP boasts a team with diverse expertise, encompassing knowledge in the chemistry and life sciences, electronics, physics, engineering, and computing sectors, including AI and machine learning. The practice is well equipped to handle both UK and European matters, including drafting, prosecuting, and representation in EPO opposition proceedings, the management of global portfolios, and advice on validity, infringement, and freedom to operate. Managing partner Richard Howson is a key name in the aerospace and automotive industries, and Nick Lee is head of the life sciences and chemistry practice. Gareth Fennell, who chairs the technology and engineering departments, has expertise in computer software, healthcare systems, and medical devices. Harry Harden heads up the firm’s San Francisco liaison office and is adept at supporting clients in the Silicon Valley, while Jennifer Harris spearheads the growing chemistry practice with a large group of pharmaceutical clients.
Key clients
- Elekta Limited
- Aston Martin Lagonda
- GE HealthCare, PDx
- GE Precision Healthcare LLC
- Netflix
- LG Display
- Immunocore Limited
- Sage Therapeutics
- Ligand Pharmaceuticals
- TCR2 Therapeutics
- Zogenix
- Alkermes
- Ontex
- E Ink
Work highlights
- Assisting Elekta Limited with patent strategy development and introducing a culture of innovation.
- Representing GE HealthCare’s Pharmaceutical Diagnostics in worldwide management and prosecution.
- Assisted CR2 Therapeutic with the successful grant of European patent protecting its platform technologies and subsequent defence at opposition.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Howson, Nick Lee, Gareth Fennell