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Venner Shipley LLP

Venner Shipley LLP

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England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

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Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious)

Venner Shipley LLP’s patents group is well regarded for complex, cross-border work across telecoms, technology and medical devices. The team advises on domestic and international filing and prosecution, EPO oppositions and appeals, and representation before the UPC. In December 2024 the firm combined with AA Thornton, adding IP litigator and department head Geoff Hussey and mechanical specialist Adrian Bennett, among others. Allie Elend leads the chemistry and life sciences team from Cambridge. Jan Walaski heads the Electronics, Software & Communications group and advises several of the firm’s flagship clients. Mechanical engineering is led by Alex Brown, who has particular strength in that field. Managing partner since July 2024, Siân Gill is a name to note, as is the opposition and appeal specialist Tim Russell.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I have had the opportunity to work with the patents team at Venner Shipley on several matters, and I have consistently been impressed by their ability to combine deep legal expertise with practical, innovative thinking. They are highly responsive, client-focused, and particularly adept at finding pragmatic solutions to complex legal issues.'

  • 'Their hands-on, commercially minded approach makes them a valuable partner, especially in high-stakes or cross-border contexts. They are extremely skilled at navigating multi-jurisdictional disputes and coordinating strategy across different legal systems—always with clarity, precision, and strategic foresight.’

Key clients

  • AB Agri
  • Aristo Pharma GmbH

Work highlights

Acting for No Climb Products Limited against Gas Safe Europe Limited in a patent infringement claim in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court.
Practice head

Geoff Hussey

Other key lawyers

Adrian Bennett; Allie Elend; Jan Walaskil Alex Brown; Siân Gill; Tim Russell; Daniel Byrne; Simon Taor; Craig Turner