Mewburn Ellis LLP‘s group is well-regarded for its abilities advising its plethora of clients on the gamut of patent cases. Its workload includes managing complex portfolios, advising on matters pertaining to freedom to operate, and assisting with IP aspects of commercial transactions. Additionally, the team is able to act for clients in EPO oppositions and appeals, and UPC matters, which are particular areas of specialism of Bristol’s Paul Dunne. Emma Graham at the London office is standout for experience handling advisory and opposition work related largely to computer implemented inventions, high-tech medical devices and digital health, amongst other areas. Chemistry, engineering and life sciences are key areas of expertise across the team, which is headed up from Manchester by engineering specialist Graeme Moore and chemistry expert Jeremy Webster, alongside Bristol-based Simon Kiddle.
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'Jonathan Wills and Niles Beadman are responsive and very knowledgeable.’
'The Mewburn team have excellent domain knowledge in the biotech field. A large number of experienced patent agents with excellent understanding of biotechnology and the necessary expertise to navigate the prosecution and defence of patents in this area.'
'Unique. Competency in subject mater and how this translates to technology development. Ability to navigate the patent ecosystem with deftness. Strength is in unique people.'
Key clients
- Roche
- Genentech
- Autoliv Development AB
- Toray Industries
- Lipton’s
- Creo Medical Ltd
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Polsinelli
- International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc (IFF)
- Scott Bader Group
- The Chemours Company
- Shimadzu Corporation
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Practice head
Graeme Moore; Simon Kiddle; Jeremy Webster
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Wills; Niles Beadman; Emma Graham; Robert Andrews; Dan Thornton; Adam Gregory