Gowling WLG‘s patent team offers a wide array of services to clients in the life sciences, tech, consumer electronics, and other inventive sectors. Led by Kate Swaine, the team comprises UK patent litigation head Huw Evans, seasoned life sciences lawyer Patrick Duxbury, and biotech and pharma-focused Luke Kempton, who is a key contact particularly for Japanese companies seeking advice on acquisitions, licensing, and other transactions. Paul Inman is regarded for his experience acting for major life sciences clients in disputes, and Sharmela Kalmer advises tech and life sciences companies on non-contentious matters, while resident SEP and FRAND specialist Alexandra Brodie is highly recommended. Christopher Freeth, Andrew Maggs and Alex Driver are further key figures.
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‘Strength in depth. They have good partners (Huw Evans and Alexandra Brodie) but a lot of good associates too, across a range of technologies from mobile phones to mechanical inventions.’
‘Huw Evans gets stuck into detail. Alexandra Brodie is good on strategy and with clients. Andrew Maggs is bright and hardworking.’
‘Gowling has a solid patents team with experience, legal knowledge, and technical capability across its breadth.’
‘Paul Inman is a heavyweight patent litigator with particular experience in life sciences. He regularly conducts technically and legally complicated litigation. Huw Evans is an experienced partner with excellent client care credentials. Alex Driver is a senior associate with technical excellence and tactical insights, displaying promise to become a future partner. Christopher Freeth is the epitome of consideration and diligence, providing meticulous work product.’
‘Fantastic team, really responsive, up to date on legal knowledge. Brilliant team.’
‘The patents team at Gowling is well-experienced in its domain with expertise in handling cross-jurisdictional litigation. I have had a great experience working with this team in global campaigns, and highly recommend Alex Brodie.'
‘Alexandra Brodie has a strong hold on SEP litigation and is able to lead as well as assist in matters with high complexities in an effortless manner. I have worked with Alex on many cases and have had a great experience, with easy coordination and efficient work. Our team has also gained a lot of knowledge particular to the UK by working with Alex and her team.’
‘Gowling WLG is a leading IP practice with some exceptional practitioners. Great lawyers with commercial acumen and client skills. Very quick to understand complex legal and technical issues.’
'Kate Swaine is a great partner to work with, very available, very smart and a good person.'
'Very proactive, smart and works with quick turnaround.'
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Practice head
Kate Swaine
Other key lawyers
Huw Evans; Patrick Duxbury; Paul Inman; Luke Kempton; Sharmela Kalmer; Alexandra Brodie; Alex Driver; Christopher Freeth; Andrew Maggs