The ‘top-notch’ London-based group at Mathys & Squire LLP is well-equipped to assist in matters spanning sectors from life sciences and chemistry to IT and tech. Its workload incorporates managing the portfolios of large corporations, start-ups, Universities, NGOs and more, as well as assisting with granting and filing, with IP strategising and with EPO opposition matters. Chemistry specialist Chris Hamer leads the offering alongside ’standout’ engineering expert Paul Cozens, Cambridge-based Alan MacDougall who has notable tech expertise, and Martin MacLean who manages portfolios for corporate and government bodies, in particular. The four co-lead the offering. Oliver Parish is noted for his ‘excellent technical knowledge’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Dani Kramer is a pleasure to work with. He is sharp, provides excellent and cost-effective advice and professional services.’
- ‘Paul Cozens as a standout partner, and Oliver Parish has impressive technical knowledge.’
- 'They have exceptional experience and expertise.'
- ‘Very skilled and knowledgeable.'
- ‘The Mathys team is easy and a joy to work with. They have the experience and requisite background to digest complex scientific matters and undertake well-done patent prosecution. I quite enjoy strategizing together and our collaborative efforts. They are pleasant and appropriate in communications, as well as responsive.’
- 'They are a go to firm for EPO consultation.'
Key clients
- Ipsen Bioinnovation
- DW Windsor
- AAK AB
- Modini Limited
- Samphire Neuroscience Ltd
- New England Biolabs, Inc. (“NEB”)
- De’Longhi Deutschland GmbH
- Novo Nordisk
- Biogen MA Inc
Work highlights
Advised on the opposition of nine EP patents related to RNA vaccines for infectious diseases like influenza and coronavirus.
Represented the client in GPUs and AI across the EPO, UK, and Germany.
Represented DW Windsor in a successful patent infringement case against Schréder, involving two GB patents for anti-climb lighting units.
Practice head
Paul Cozens; Chris Hamer; Alan MacDougall; Martin MacLean
Other key lawyers
Andrea McShane; Dani Kramer; Sean Leach; Oliver Parish; James Pitchford; Philippa Griffin; James Wilding; Andrew White