Venner Shipley LLP offers clients a ‘a broad range of services’, including assistance with drafting, filing, and prosecutions, representation in oppositions and appeals, advice on portfolio management and global strategy, and assistance with infringements and disputes. The firm is also praised for its ability to ’provide a global network in key jurisdictions, enabling it to handle international matters effectively’. Another notable and growing area for the team includes AI-related patent work. In London, Jan Walaski leads the electronics software and communications group, of which Paul Derry is a key member, and Alex Brown chairs the mechanical and designs team. Cambridge-based Tim Russell heads up the chemical and life sciences practice, following Siân Gill‘s step down from the role, although she continues to be an active member of the group. Following its merger with legacy firm AA Thornton, the group has been further bolstered by the arrival of a number of new lawyers. Key names to note include aerospace expert Adrian Bennett, whose experience is concentrated in the engineering, physics, and mechanical devices spaces. Craig Turner is noted for his chemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals expertise, while Mike Jennings specialises in electrical engineering, electronics telecoms, and IT patents.
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‘The Venner Shipley team have gone above and beyond to enable IP strategy, planning and outsourced support for an upcoming biotech company. They have enabled the secondment of associates to our company to help organise and prosecute our growing IP portfolio. In addition, they have hosted events for us and are always available for discussion and explanation.’
‘I have worked closely with Anton Hutter, who has gone above and beyond to enable a fast-growing biotech to manage its maturing IP portfolio. It's been great to work with them and I would highly recommend them.’
‘VS provides efficient, thoughtful and reliable legal services and advice. If they do not immediately know the answer, they will find it. I feel comfortable recommending them to clients and have done so in the past.’
‘The VS team have earned my trust with years of exceptional service. They provide realistic and helpful advice. They do not waste my time and are always happy to resolve questions or concerns with a quick video chat or phone call. They do not waste my time, which is the most critically important quality in providing legal services.’
‘The Venner Shipley team is collaborative, which is helpful when managing clients' intellectual property portfolios worldwide. They are able to easily articulate European-specific issues so that a strategy can be applied consistently in a global fashion.’
‘Paul Derry is an excellent point of contact; he is very responsive and sees the larger picture in a way that greatly benefits clients.'
‘Venner Shipley is known for a client-centric approach. It offers a broad range of services related to IP, such as IP strategy consulting, portfolio management, litigation, prosecution, and licensing. It provides a global network in key jurisdictions, enabling it to handle international matters effectively.'
‘Catrin Petty and Anton Hutter are definitely experts in their fields of practice. Very approachable and do not make you feel you are taking up too much of their time.'
Key clients
- Apollo Therapeutics
- Astellas Pharma
- BAT/Nicoventures
- Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
- Fiberlean Technologies
- Ipsen Pharma
- Procter & Gamble Company
- F. Hoffmann La Roche AG
- Samsung Group
- Sanofi
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Practice head
Jan Walaski; Alex Brown; Tim Russell
Other key lawyers
Siân Gill; Allie Elend; Paul Derry; Simon Taor; Kirsty Dolphin; Catrin Petty; Catrin Petty; Anton Hutter; Emma Longland; Louis Trichard; Adrian Bennett; Craig Turner; Mike Jennings