Alex Wilson > Powell Gilbert LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
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85 FLEET STREET
LONDON
EC4Y 1AE
England
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Alex Wilson
Work Department
Intellectual property.
Position
Partner specialised in intellectual property; extensive experience of developing strategies for, and managing multi-jurisdictional patent disputes in a variety of sectors; has worked in this field in, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Australia and has represented clients in the UK and Australian courts and European Patent Office as well as coordinating proceedings globally. Co- editor of Commentary on the Rules of Procedure of the UPC. Extensive experience of confidentiality and copyright disputes as well as arbitration and mediation in IP and technology contract disputes.
Career
Examiner European Patent Office 1988-91; trained Herbert Smith; qualified 1996 (UK), qualified 2000 (New South Wales); Herbert Smith 1994-98; solicitor Allens, Australia 1998-2000; solicitor Bristows 2000-2004; partner Bristows 2004; founding partner Powell Gilbert LLP 2007; EPLAW Board Member 2022 (ongoing); Solicitor (England & Wales); Solicitor (Ireland); Representative UPC 2023.
Languages
German, French, Dutch.
Memberships
GRUR; VPP; EPLAW; AIPPI; LSLA; CIPA; LES.
Education
La Chataigneraie International School of Geneva, Switzerland; University College London (1988 BSc Hons Biochemistry); College of Law (CPE; LSF); University of Bristol (IP diploma course), CEDR Mediator 2020.
Leisure
Beekeeping, sailing, marine conservation.
Lawyer Rankings
London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious)
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.