Swindell & Pearson Ltd‘s Derby-based cohort has notable capabilities advising an array of well-known clients on tech, electronics and engineering-related patent drafting and prosecution matters in domestic and international contexts. Patent drafting and contentious issues surrounding licensing are areas of expertise of Paul Higgin, who leads the team. Birmingham-based Scott Harrison is described as being ’on the money’ by clients and harnesses experience in drafting, filing and prosecution matters, and representing clients at the EPO. Christine Anglesea and Martin Terry are also names to note.
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‘As a US practitioner, Swindell has an unparalleled ability to understand patent issues from the perspective of a US applicant and to provide the legal advice that is understandable and most beneficial to the US applicant in a timely and practical manner.’
‘Scott Harrison is excellent to work with. He responds in a fulsome manner that allows applicants to make informed decisions after fully understanding the issues. Scott is also just an altogether good person with which to interact.’
Key clients
- Nokia Technologies
- Accenture
Work highlights
Advising Nokia on numerous high value and technically very complex cases granted at the European Patent Office that read onto telecommunication standards.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Paul Higgin
Other key lawyers
Scott Harrison; Christine Anglesea; Martin Terry; Tim Gilbert