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TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Patent attorneys Tier 1

Mewburn Ellis LLP continues to thrive, with significant growth across all teams. The life sciences practice in particular has handled patents in biologics, bioinformatics, cell therapies, vaccines and precision medicines. The additional expertise in pharma regulatory matters and patent extensions as well as plant variety patents is another stand-out strength. On the chemistry side, the practice impresses with its work in advanced materials and polymers, and is an affiliate partner to the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre. The engineering and ITC specialists offer combined expertise in patent and design work. At the EPO, the team is among the most active representatives in oppositions and appeals, especially when acting for defendants. Able to manage global IP portfolios of multinationals, but also excelling in original drafting work for smaller clients including prestigious universities, technology transfer offices and spun out start-ups, the firm offers a comprehensive patent prosecution package. In addition to its four UK offices, the firm also has an office in Munich, allowing for direct filing of German patents. Graeme Moore (Manchester) directs the engineering and ICT team, Jeremy Webster (Manchester) heads up the chemistry practice, and Simon Kiddle (Bristol) leads the life sciences team. The London-based Calum McGuinn, who specialises in chemistry and materials, made partner in April 2021. The previous April June Lyons (Manchester) and Susie Harrison (Cambridge) made patent director, a non-equity partner-level position. Patent director Rachel Jones left the firm in spring 2021.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Trade mark attorneys Tier 1

Mewburn Ellis LLP specialises in strategic brand management advice. On the prosecution side, the practice assists with the full range of trade mark services, including oppositions and appeal proceedings. For disputes and commercial agreements, the group frequently joins forces with the firm's litigators. The growing Munich office illustrates the firm's dedication to remaining a key player in the European IP market. With a track record that includes handling trade mark prosecution matters for major international brands, but also start-ups, education sector clients, investors and international firms seeking EU and UK representatives, the team is very versatile. With Kate O’Rourke in London at the helm, the practice has one of the market's most experienced practitioners. The Bristol-based Rebecca Anderson-Smith  made partner in April 2021.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property Tier 3

With 'a wide variety of knowledge and skills', Mewburn Ellis LLP is best known for its contentious IP practice, as well as providing strategic portfolio advice to IP owners. Areas of expertise include declarations of invalidity, non-infringements, cancellations and entitlement actions, as well as appeals to the UK and EU IP courts. The department is led by Sean Jauss and includes Caroline Hart, a litigator with a science background who is well placed to handle patent disputes.