England - West Midlands • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Gowling WLG
‘Leading IP practice’ Gowling WLG’s broad offering covers both transactional and contentious issues, with a predominant emphasis on patents and brands/designs, as well as litigation matters. Its client roster includes businesses in the life sciences, retail and high-tech sectors, to name a few. The practice is spearheaded by the ’top-notch’ and ‘highly competent’ Kate Swaine, whose expertise involves international brand strategy and the enforcement and management of global IP portfolios. Patrick Duxbury is well regarded for his expertise in the life sciences sector, while Luke Kempton is experienced in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, engaging in various kinds of deals. Both are recommended for being ’experienced, skilled and committed’. Legal director Michael Carter bolsters the team with strengths in the automotive sector, especially in regard to licensing.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is excellent. Their legal knowledge and practical, commercial advice is second to none. They have a broad team in terms of seniority level, which means that they are able to offer competitive pricing for particular matters. Not only are their professional services impeccable, but they are a joy to work with, too!’
‘Gowling WLG is a leading IP practice with a number of fantastic lawyers covering patents, designs, trademarks and trade secrets. The team has breadth and depth and excellent legal and technical knowledge. The team is collegiate and provides exceptional client service.’
‘Luke Kempton and Patrick Duxbury are experienced, skilled and committed lawyers. We thoroughly enjoy working with them. They always respond fast, and their industry knowledge is excellent. Fabulous lawyers to have on your side.’
‘Significant strength and depth across all aspects of IP litigation and advice. It is unrivalled by other firms in the area.’
‘I have worked with Kate Swaine for many years. She is a font of knowledge on brands law, not only in the UK, but globally, and very commercial in her mindset. She is a delight to work with.’
‘A competent, dynamic, responsive and super-friendly female-led team, which is a pleasure to collaborate with. They cover every aspect of IP-law. You can feel the good spirit they have between them when you interact with them, which has positive effects on the overall collaboration and the resulting work products.’
‘Kate Swaine: she is highly competent and engaged and an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. Top-notch in litigious trademarks matters, pragmatic and always a sunshine. I could not recommend her more.'
‘Fabulous people! No stiff city lawyers, but people with the right attitude in getting things done in an international world.’
Key clients
- InterDigital
- AstraZeneca
- BioNTech SE
- Oxford BioTherapeutics
- KU Leuven
- Immedica Pharma AB
- Amphista Therapeutics
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Sosei Heptares
- Weetabix Limited
- B2022
- Keyloop
- Major League Baseball
- London Stock Exchange and subsidiaries: Refinitiv and LCH
- Aston Martin Lagonda
- Farfetch
- Ghamkol Sharif UK
- Industrials UK
- Scholl
- Aston Martin Lagonda
- All Saints Retail Limited
- Ezee Group Limited
- Aston Martin Lagonda
- Dyson Technology Limited
Work highlights
- Advising InterDigital ("IDG") in relation to its global dispute with Lenovo.
- Advised Astra Zeneca on its strategic collaboration with diagnostic company GRAIL, to develop and commercialize companion diagnostic (CDx) assays for use with AstraZeneca’s therapies. This deal recently won the award for partnering deal of the year 2022 at the Scrip Awards.
- Appointed as exclusive Official Legal Advisers for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kate Swaine