Supporting clients with contentious and non-contentious patent-related issues, Stephenson Harwood’s IP department is capable in various sectors, including the emerging technologies and life sciences spaces. Practice head Alexandra Pygall assists clients with patent licensing, partnering, collaboration, R&D, and other agreements, as well as anti-counterfeiting and enforcement issues. Rob Jacob specialises in cross-border litigation, and Naomi Leach’s interests include patent commercialisation. Also on the team are experienced litigator Helen Conlan, and Laura Elliott, who concentrates on life sciences contract disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is just outstandingly good. It has evolved extremely well over the last years. They are extremely responsive and very nice to work with. They always go the extra mile and also offer services tailored to clients' needs at short notice.'
‘Rob Jacob is an impressive litigator and a trusted adviser.’
‘The team provides valuable strategic counsel which is commercially relevant to our needs. I know that I can rely on the team to be up-to-date with new technical developments in the field. The team are really responsive.'
‘Alexandra Pygall is my go-to point of contact at the firm. I know that I can rely on her absolutely to give sound practical advice with an excellent strategy. Alexandra is really creative in her approach to problem-solving and goes the extra distance to get a solution.’
‘The firm has a team with important resources devoted to life sciences. They are capable of coordinating the most complex international disputes, licensing strategies, and IP-rich corporate transactions. They are able to assemble a cross-jurisdictional team of patent lawyers in a matter of days.’
‘Rob Jacob and Alexandra Pygall are both excellent - highly knowledgeable, professional and commercially pragmatic.’
Key clients
- GlaxoSmithKline Plc
- Haleon Plc
- BioNTech SE
- Marks & Spencer Plc
- Katjes Fassin GmbH
- easyGroup Limited
- GAP, Inc.
- Bicycle Therapeutics
- Ancestry.com
- Duracell Group
- Oxford Biomedica
- BenevolentAI
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alexandra Pygall
Other key lawyers
Rob Jacob; Naomi Leach; Helen Conlan; Laura Elliott