Paul Brown, a go-to for clients in the electronics and medical devices fields and ‘doyen of phone litigation’, heads up the patents offering at Hogan Lovells International LLP. The practice has a wide bench of lawyers with experience in disputes and transactions in innovation-based sectors, from pharmaceuticals and life sciences, to chemicals, machinery, and tech, with cases related to SEPs and FRAND being a key workflow. Seasoned practitioner Stephen Bennett is noted for leading various high-stakes disputes across several sectors, and Daniel Brook is sought out for representation in pharmaceutical patent disputes. Multijurisdictional litigation specialist Katie McConnell and Stella Wong are also key players in the team. Dominic Hoar and Ian Moss are recommended for life sciences, tech, and telecoms work.
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‘Stephen Bennett is very highly regarded by all his peers. Paul Brown is a doyen of phone litigation. Daniel Brook is very careful and competent. Katie McConnell is also excellent. Highly rated associates include Imogen Ireland and Ian Moss.'
‘Hogan Lovells have a hugely experienced IP practice. They cover all the major areas (life sciences, telecoms, medical devices etc.). The team is great to work with – everyone is friendly and there is a no-nonsense approach that pervades the team.’
‘Stephen Bennett is hugely experienced. Unflappable, down to earth and urbane – he is as cool as a cucumber even when the pressure comes on in litigation.'
- 'Dan Brook is technically very adept and a real street fighter when it comes to litigation. He is also not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in. Paul Brown is hugely experienced in telecoms litigation, especially those relating to FRAND patents and issues. He also has a great nose for the best point in a case. Katie McConnell is another one with huge telecoms and FRAND experience. Jemma Trainor and Imogen Ireland are very good with the detail of telecoms cases. Stella Wong is excellent on life sciences.’
‘Paul Brown and the team are really excellent at standard essential patent disputes - they are strategic and smart, they write well, and they have very good knowledge of the space. They were a pleasure to work with.'
‘Hogan Lovells have an extremely impressive and committed team of patent experts, especially in the field of FRAND litigation. The effort and expertise deployed to achieve a successful outcome for their client were nothing short of extraordinary.’
Key clients
- Cisco
- Amazon
- Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd
- Astellas Pharmaceuticals
- Eli Lilly
- Akebia
- Supponor
- Astronics
- Lenovo
- Solvay
Work highlights
Represented Amazon in proceedings concerning a potential interim licence and FRAND rate setting proceedings in the UK.
Defended Supponor against infringement allegations at the first hearing before the Helsinki division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), resisting applications for preliminary and permanent injunctions.
Representing BMS in two patent disputes concerning its blockbuster anticoagulant medicine Eliquis against Two generic drug Teva and Sandoz.
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Practice head
Paul Brown
Other key lawyers
Stephen Bennett; Daniel Brook; Katie McConnell; Stella Wong; Dominic Hoar; Ian Moss; Jemma Trainor; Imogen Ireland