Harnessing its expertise in technology-rich industries, Mishcon de Reya LLP advises clients on issues such as patent litigation, strategy, and commercial arrangements. Practice leader David Rose specialises in rights protection and enforcement programmes, while Campbell Forsyth possesses considerable litigation expertise and is a Deputy High Court Judge of England and Wales. Other key contacts at the practice include Jeremy Hertzog, who is well-versed in the pharmaceutical, technology, and luxury goods sectors, while Patrick Farrant bolsters the practice with his strength in the biotech sphere. Contentious expert Gareth Dickson litigates at a national and international level.
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‘A deep and well-resourced team which has the capacity to take on big-ticket work.'
‘Campbell Forsyth is a deep-thinker and a real strategic litigator who always ensures his clients are one step ahead.’
‘Friendly, diligent and hard working.'
'A fantastic, full-service firm capable of working on the widest range of IP disputes at the highest level.'
'David Rose continues to impress as one of the most experienced strategic litigators in the sector.'
Key clients
- Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited
- Heraeus Noblelight Limited
- Luye Pharma
- Aylo Premium Ltd
- Aylo Freesites Ltd
- Aylo Billing Limited
- Aylo Billing US Corp.
- Positec
- Zuru Inc
- Hotpod Yoga
Work highlights
- Represented Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited in a significant follow-on-cross-undertaking damages claim against Warner-Lambert relating to its (invalid) pregabalin second medical use patent.
- Acted for Heraeus Noblelight Limited successfully in its patent infringement claim (and the defendant's counterclaim for invalidity) against First Light Lamps Limited, and now in the related case going to the Court of Appeal.
- Acting for Aylo Premium and others in UK High Court and related Unified Patent Court cases in a multi-jurisdictional, high-technology patent dispute.
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Practice head
David Rose
Other key lawyers
Campbell Forsyth; Jeremy Hertzog; Gareth Dickson; Patrick Farrant; Peter Nunn; Cassandra Hill; Justin Lambert