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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Testimonials
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- 'Well-rounded team, well able to handle technically and legally complex cases, great knowledge of the pharma industry, great team work, works well with firms in other jurisdictions, transparent, open to dialogue, always responsive.'
- 'Mike Gilbert is very experienced and respected, capable of handling legally and technically complex cases, he is pragmatic and sees the whole picture when providing legal advice, has a really good knowledge of the pharma/life sciences industry, and stays calm under pressure. He is client oriented, and transparent and open to discussion about case management, resource allocation etc.'
- 'Mike Gilbert is excellent, both with clients, his team and counsel. He has clear and confident commercial judgment, and is very good at keeping across the technical issues, and how they interplay with the broader commercial strategy.'
- 'The team is really friendly and supportive of one another – the partners in particular are great.'
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