Zoë Butler > Powell Gilbert LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
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85 FLEET STREET
LONDON
EC4Y 1AE
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Zoë Butler
Work Department
Intellectual property.
Position
Specialises in contentious intellectual property matters; practice covers full range of IP rights, acting for clients across a broad range of technical areas and industry sectors, from IT/electronics to biotech/ pharma. Particularly known for her expertise in advising clients in complex patent disputes, with experience before UK High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, European Patent Office, UK Intellectual Property Office; and extensive experience of co-ordinating parallel litigation in a number of jurisdictions. Also advises on related issues arising from international technology standards, such as patent pools, licensing and FRAND, and counsels on patent litigation strategy, including pharmaceutical lifecycle management, with a wealth of experience in providing freedom to operate and due diligence advice. Teaches on the Oxford University Diploma in IP law and is a contributor to the CIPA Guide to the Patents Act.
Career
Trained Freshfields; qualified 1996; joined Bristows 1996; six-month secondment to De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, The Netherlands, 2003; partner Bristows 2004; one of the founding partners of Powell Gilbert LLP 2007; Solicitor (Ireland) 2020; UPC Representative 2023.
Memberships
AIPPI; EPLAW ; IPLA; ChIPs; LSLA.
Education
Westcliff High School for Girls; Newnham College, Cambridge (MA Cantab Natural Sciences and Law); College of Law (prize for LPC result, awarded by the Law Society); Bristol University, Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice (top mark in year).
Leisure
My daughters and, when time, travel, art history and reading.
Lawyer Rankings
London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious)
(Leading individuals)Praised by clients for its ‘deep bench’ strength, Powell Gilbert LLP’s expertise spans numerous technical sectors, from pharma and medical devices to telecoms and electronics. The team handles an array of high-profile and complex litigation, two examples being Regeneron v Kymab and Unwired Planet v Huawei. Joint practice head, Penny Gilbert
specialises in the life sciences field, which means she is regularly sought out by clients from this sector, while other practice head Simon Ayrton is recommended for his experience in handling heavyweight technical dispute resolution. Tim Powell is well-versed in representing a variety of clients in multijurisdictional patent litigation, with Zoë Butler’s strength in technology-related IP disputes, further bolstering the practice. Bethan Hopewell advises clients on issues arising from international technology standards, patent pools and associated licensing issues. ‘Impressive’ Ari Laakkonen’s broad range of experience encompasses FRAND obligations, licensing disputes, as well as general strategic advice. Peter Damerell specialises routinely assists clients on complex disputes that involve various technologies, with Tim Whitfield recommended for his pharma expertise. Alex Wilson, Siddharth Kusumakar, Tom Oliver, Joel Coles and Tess Waldron are also recommended.
London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design
Powell Gilbert LLP’s sizeable IP practice is capable of assisting clients in a multitude of sectors, including biotechnology, telecoms and media and entertainment. Simon Ayrton leads the team, with a particular specialism in handling IP litigation, arbitration and counselling. Another name to note is Tom Oliver, who maintains strong expertise in the field of IP litigation, routinely representing clients in the English courts. Zoë Butler is another name to note in the practice.
Lawyer Rankings
- Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious) London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
- Leading individuals London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious)
- Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms)