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.'
- ‘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.’
- ‘Paul Brown - Paul is a ferociously intelligent lawyer and a tenacious litigator. He has a really great ability to understand the fine details of a case whilst also formulating and implementing a clear overall strategy for success. Jemma Trainor is one of the best Senior Associates with whom I have worked in the IP sector. She is hugely knowledgeable about SEPs and FRAND litigation, very bright indeed, and is a natural litigator. Katie McConnell is a natural team leader in large and valuable litigation, with very considerable experience of SEPs and FRAND. I have seen and value her ability to manage high-pressure situations in high-stakes litigation effortlessly.’
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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Paul Brown
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Paul Brown
Other key lawyers
Stephen Bennett; Daniel Brook; Katie McConnell; Stella Wong; Dominic Hoar; Ian Moss; Jemma Trainor; Imogen Ireland