Stevens & Bolton LLP is notably experienced in patent licensing, working across numerous sectors including life sciences, technology, and consumer and luxury goods. Tom Lingard leads the ‘professional’ and ’responsive’ practice; he is well-versed in handling patent matters in the technology, media, manufacturing and sport sectors, while Charlotte Tillett strengthens the team with her expertise in the life sciences sector. Senior associate Tom Collins is also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Always happy to work with them. Professional, responsive and they understand us.’
‘S&B worked effectively and closely with our patent attorneys offering good client service, very responsive and good area knowledge. Billing was fair.’
‘Tom Lingard stood out with understanding the needs of our start-up business to be agile and efficient with funds. He worked directly with us on most client facing matters and involved juniors where cost efficient. Would highly recommend.’
Key clients
- Nextlife Wearables Ltd
- Dental Sky Wholesaler Ltd
- NexGen Tree Shelters Ltd
Work highlights
- Supporting a global biotechnology company in relation to IP licensing, including negotiating complex cross-border patent and know-how licence agreements with major pharmaceutical companies.
- Advising a global biotechnology company on a payment and trade secrets dispute concerning a patent and know-how licence agreement. The dispute was moving towards arbitration under the LCIA Rules, before settling on very favourable terms for our client.
- Advising and acting for an international technology company in relation to important collaboration agreements with academic institutions which are key to creating patentable technology to advance the development of quantum computing.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Lingard