The group at D Young & Co LLP is well-regarded for its abilities handling the remit of complex patents work, from UK and European patent filing and prosecution matters to portfolio management. Additionally, the team has experience acting for its well-known, broad ranging list of clients in EPO opposition matters, which is a key focus area of Rachel Bateman, as well as in litigious contexts. Engineering, aerospace and medical devices specialist Anthony Albutt heads up the team alongside Simon O’Brien, who is particularly experienced in the remit of biology and chemistry-related matters. Chemistry is also the area of sector expertise of both Zöe Clyde-Watson, who is noted for her ‘superb knowledge’, and David Alcock. Life sciences expert Charles Harding is a name to note. The team’s offices are located in London and Southampton.
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- 'At a partner level, Jonathan Jackson provides excellent client support and engages well with projects.’
- ‘Simon Schofield has exceptional drafting skills and is always willing to tackle difficult filing prosecution strategies.'
Key clients
- Advanced Instruments
- Airspan Communications Limited
Work highlights
Handling patent filing and prosecution for a university spin-out.
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Practice head
Anthony Albutt; Simon O’Brien
Other key lawyers
David Alcock; Rachel Bateman; Zöe Clyde-Watson; Garreth Duncan; Charles Harding; Matthew Caines; Tom Pagdin; William Burrell; Martin Bicker; Simon Schofield; Jonathan Jackson