Fieldfisher‘s patent team is equipped to handle contentious and non-contentious patent issues across the pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and high-tech mechanical engineering sectors. The practice is jointly led by Tommy McKenna and Victoria Bentley. McKenna is well versed in defensive litigation and experienced acting before the High Court, Court of Appeal and UK UPO, and patent specialist Bentley is adept in the high-tech and life sciences field, with extensive expertise in SEP/FRAND cases and multi-jurisdictional SPC disputes.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Key clients
- Melett Limited
- MGA Entertainment
Work highlights
Acted for Melett Limited in the defence of a High Court patent action by Garrett Motion Sarl relating to high-tech engineering.
Advised Brightwake Ltd t/a Advancis Medical in a dispute involving IPR in medical equipment.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tommy McKenna; Victoria Bentley
Other key lawyers
Christopher Leung