Seasoned practitioner David Rose leads the IP offering at Mishcon de Reya LLP, which handles contentious and non-contentious instructions for a varied client list. The substantial team includes litigator Campbell Forsyth, who has acted for clients in various innovation-based industries, handling SEP and FRAND litigation, major disputes concerning generic drugs, and patent strategy work. Patrick Farrant‘s remit includes advising life sciences entities on a variety of transactions, and Jeremy Hertzog litigates across the full suite of IP rights, with particular expertise in obtaining and defending injunctive relief. Gareth Dickson focuses on software, database, design rights, and domain names, and Peter Nunn is well-versed in cases concerning patent infringement and licensing issues, and trade secrets. Longstanding patents specialist Justin Lambert is another key resource for clients, as is Conor McLaughlin, whose caseload spans patent prosecution, strategy, and contentious proceedings. Litigator James Holland and tech and life sciences contracts lawyer Anna Sloan are further assets in the group.
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‘David Rose holds his nerve against all odds, and gets financial results that exceed expectations.’
‘We were provided with an extremely high quality of service backed by a wealth of knowledge in the area. They gained our trust immediately - absolutely crucial when dealing with high-stress, high-pressure, high-risk legal situations. They excelled at understanding our case and how they could help us, and provided us with a roadmap out that benefitted us long-term. They listened to and understood our concerns and were patient when we didn't understand. As a company, we wouldn't go elsewhere and would recommend the team wholeheartedly.’
- 'Campbell Forsyth has an almost unrivalled knowledge of the field, and we felt instantly at ease with him representing us. Talking through situations, Campbell comes up with smart strategies and ideas on the spot that are excellent arguments and also commercially beneficial.'
- 'James Holland took the bulk of our correspondence. We were extremely impressed by his maturity and ability to quickly understand our quite complex case (which had been building for years) and distil it down to a very impressive defence. Additionally, he showed us empathy and patience throughout. He took the time to explain his arguments clearly to us.'
‘Conor McLaughlin - clear, concise and actionable advice. A trusted adviser to our business.’
Key clients
- Aylo Premium Limited
- DIOsynvax
- Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Limited
- Heraeus Noblelight Limited
- Hotpod Yoga Limited
- Luye Pharma
- Relation Therapeutics
- Positec
- Zentiva
- Zuru Inc
Work highlights
Acting for Aylo Premium and others in UK High Court and related Unified Patent Court cases in a multi-jurisdictional high-tech patent dispute.
Acting for Luye Pharma in revocation proceedings relating to a patent for a transdermal patch containing Rotigotine.
Advising Relation Therapeutics on two multi-programme strategic collaborations with GSK, in connection with the identification and validation of novel therapeutic targets for fibrotic disease and osteoarthritis.
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Practice head
David Rose
Other key lawyers
Campbell Forsyth; Jeremy Hertzog; Patrick Farrant; Gareth Dickson; Peter Nunn; Justin Lambert; Connor McLaughlin; James Holland; Anna Sloan