Ruth Hoy heads the patents practice at DLA Piper, which has taken on major disputes in the consumer electronics and tech sectors, and acts for a broad client base spanning the life sciences, energy and automotive sectors, among others. The group also assists clients with transactional matters such as commercialisation, licensing, and strategy issues, and a range of disputes, including SEP and FRAND matters, where Deborah Bould is highly recommended. ‘Brilliant tactician’ Rebecca Lawrence focuses on life sciences matters, and Tabitha Norris advises clients on development projects, licensing work, SEPs, and registered designs in innovation-rich sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘DLA Piper has a very strong practice in the field of patents. They have a number of partners with a great depth of experience in technical patent litigation.’
‘Rebecca Lawrence is a brilliant litigator with very wide experience in life sciences and other technical patent disputes. She is a brilliant tactician and always produces great outcomes for clients.’
Key clients
- ADM Group
- British Airways
Work highlights
Acting in High Court and Court of Appeal litigation for Safestand concerning alleged infringement of their patents and registered designs by a competitor.
Practice head
Ruth Hoy
Other key lawyers
Deborah Bould; Rebecca Lawrence; Tabitha Norris