With a demonstrable presence in the technology sector, WilmerHale counts some notable clients in its roster and is well-positioned to advise on a variety of patent litigation, including FRAND issues. The group is regarded as ‘superb’ and able to deliver ’a service of the highest quality’. Justin Watts capitalises on his more than 30 years of experience operating in the patents field to represent pharmaceutical and technology giants in complex litigation, and Anthony Trenton is also highly active on the litigation side. Matthew Shade, who is both a solicitor and European patent attorney, enjoys extensive expertise across the electronics, technology, and medical devices arenas. Annsley Merelle Ward has considerable experience operating for innovative technology companies and Christina Guazzi contributes her experience that spans the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
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‘A superb team focused on all aspects of patent litigation which delivers a service of the highest quality.’
‘Annsley Merelle Ward is a dedicated and extraordinarily hard-working patent litigator with superb judgement.'
‘Dedicated and skilled FRAND litigators. Efficient and easy to work with.’
‘Annsley Merelle Ward is knowledgeable and user friendly; an excellent team leader and coordinator; always thinking outside the box strategically.’
‘Annsley Merelle Ward - you want her on your side. Super clever, imaginative, determined, and fights exceptionally hard for her clients.'
'An unbelievably dedicated team capable of providing the very best service to the most demanding clients in exceptionally complicated multi-jurisdictional disputes.'
'Anthony Trenton is truly exceptional in his ability to manage the most diverse and complex litigation involving large numbers of senior lawyers and complex clients.'
'Annsley Merelle Ward is exceptionally experienced, extremely well-versed in the law across the whole of IP, and a very able and practical litigator.'
Key clients
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Schlumberger
- Gyrodata, Inc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Justin Watts; Anthony Trenton; Matthew Shade; Annsley Merelle Ward; Christina Guazzi