Particularly active in the healthcare, tech, consumer and industrial sectors, Linklaters LLP’s capabilities include cross-border patent disputes, alongside a strong non-contentious practice where the team advises on a variety of matters, including licensing and R&D agreements. Practice head Ian Karet is known for his litigation experience, especially within the pharma and tech sectors. Yohan Liyanage is well-versed in both patent litigation disputes and complex non-contentious mandates. Managing associate Stephanie Farrington’s expertise in the healthcare and life sciences arena means she routinely operates on complex, cross-border patent litigation.
Key clients
- ViiV
- GSK
- Sanofi
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Inc.
- De Beers
- ThermoFisher Scientific Inc.
- Carlyle
- AUDI AG
- Storm Energia Inc
- Unilever
- Perfetti Van Melle
- Nestlé
- Aristocrat Leisure Limited
- Reliance Industries Limited
Work highlights
- Advised GSK on a high-profile and high value patent dispute in relation to an HIV drug, bictegravir.
- Advising GSK on a high-value patent licence dispute relating to a cancer treatment.
- Advising ThermoFisher on its £2.25 billion acquisition of The Binding Site Group, a UK-based specialty diagnostics business.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Karet