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PATMA: Patent attorneys

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Dehns‘ ’go-to’ practice has a strong reputation for its handling of EPO opposition matters and its acting for clients before the UPC. It is also well-equipped to advise on the filing of patents in both domestic and international contexts, particularly across Europe, the US and China. The team’s client list features such well-known names as Coca-Cola and Sandisk. Paul Harris has particular capabilities acting on the remit of disputes, while Elizabeth Jones harnesses a specialism in the breadth of biochem and biotech-related patent work. The pair co-head the team alongside Adrian Samuels, Hanna Dzieglewska, Louise Golding, and John Tothill. Key practitioners include Robert Jackson who handles UPC proceedings as part of his practice, Neil Campbell who has notable polymer chemistry expertise, Jennifer Gordon who also harnesses chemistry expertise, and tech, software and engineering expert Mark Bell. Team members are based across the firm’s Brighton, Oxford, and London offices.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Getting advice around our IP is always quick and straightforward.’

  • ‘Louise Golding has a thorough understanding of our complex portfolio. She also communicates clearly and honestly. They enable us to make educated choices around our portfolio and IP-strategy.’

  • ‘The team is skilled, knowledgeable, and responsive. They have a deep bench, particularly in biotech and chemistry.’

  • ‘Tim Wilson understands tech and has a great ability to precisely formulate problem definitions, inventions, claims etc. A strong technology competence and hands-on patent strategy.'

  • ‘Mark Bell is highly responsive, and is able to handle the diverse concepts and inventions that originate from university research. I find Mark's advice on patent examination actions particularly helpful.’

  • ‘Very professional with a keen interest in helping.’

Key clients

  • Coca-Cola
  • Carrier Corporation
  • Arm Limited
  • Kimberly Clark
  • Equinor
  • Baker Hughes
  • SanDisk/Western Digital
  • Micromass/Waters
  • Nordic Semi-conductor
  • RTX

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Mark Bell

Practice head

Elizabeth Jones; Adrian Samuels; Hanna Dzieglewska; Louise Golding; John Tothill; Paul Harris

Other key lawyers

Tim Wilson; Mark Bell; Alex Gittins; Jennifer Gordon