Jonathan Hewett > Lewis Silkin > London, England > Lawyer Profile

With capabilities that span engineering, telecoms, and life sciences industries, Lewis Silkin is actively involved in managing technical patent disputes alongside global patent portfolios and licensing agreements for some notable clients. Steering the practice is Tom Gaunt, who possesses a wealth of experience in handling mechanical, electrical and software patents. The ‘excellent’ Jonathan Hewett is entrusted by start-ups, SMEs, universities, and multinational corporations for a variety of patent issues.

The engineering, electronics, telecommunications, software, medical devices, life sciences, and pharmaceutical sectors are all areas of expertise for the team at Lewis Silkin. Its offering encompasses the entire patent lifecycle, from filing, prosecution, and portfolio management to transactions, licensing, and litigation. Tom Gaunt chairs the department, which has undergone significant expansion with the acquisition of IP specialist firm Miller Sturt Kenyon and the addition of Jonathan Hewett from Venner Shipley LLP in September 2023. Hewett brings his substantial experience in developing IP strategies for start-ups, as well as his ability to represent clients in opposition proceedings before the EPO.