Life sciences and chemicals litigator Mike Gilbert and mechanics, electronics, software, and telecoms dispute expert Dafydd Bevan head up the patents side of IP boutique Marks & Clerk, which acts for an impressive life sciences client base in a range of actions, including those involving the UPC. The team, which includes enforcement, defence, and commercialisation specialist Charlie Balme, also advises companies in the telecoms, pharmaceuticals, and machinery sectors on transactions and commercial agreements. Daniel McGrath is a key litigator on the team, and Marcus Riby-Smith advises on both commercial matters and disputes.
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Work highlights
Instructed by Pfizer in a three-patent revocation action against GSK relating to GSK’s patents concerning features of RSV vaccines.
Instructed by Meril Life Sciences to assist incumbent firms with ongoing litigation before the UPC and in the UK.
Advising Sumi Agro in connection with preliminary injunction proceedings.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Mike Gilbert; Dafydd Bevan
Other key lawyers
Daniel McGrath; Marcus Riby-Smith; Tom Taylor, Mari Brace, Caitlin Ahern; Charlie Balme