A leader in patent litigation, Powell Gilbert LLP frequently represents life sciences clients in complex, high-value cases across Europe, including before the UPC. The practice is also well-placed to handle IP advisory matters related to patents, trade marks, design rights, copyright, and confidential information. The practice is led by dual-qualified (England and Ireland) Penny Gilbert, an experienced pharma and biotech patent litigator and UPC representative. Bryce Matthewson and Peter Fitzpatrick, also litigators, were promoted to partners in 2024. Tim Powell is no longer at the firm.
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Key clients
- BioNTech
- Biogen Inc
Work highlights
Representing Edwards Lifesciences in an international patent dispute with Meril Life Sciences in respect of Meril’s Myval, Myval Octacor, and Myval Octapro transcatheter heart valve systems.
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Practice head
Penny Gilbert
Other key lawyers
Zoë Butler; Tim Whitfield; Bryce Matthewson; Pete Damerell; Peter Fitzpatrick; Bethan Hopewell; Sidd Kusumakar