Powell Gilbert is one of the most highly regarded European IP law firms. In addition to extensive IP litigation experience in the UK courts, the firm has unrivalled experience in advising clients on European IP strategy and coordinating European IP litigation. The firm is actively involved in a significant number of cases before the new Unified Patent Court, including some of the first to have been filed.

The firm’s exceptional team of lawyers combine extensive litigation experience with strong scientific and technical backgrounds, meaning they are uniquely positioned to address complex and commercially critical IP matters. They work with clients from knowledge, technology and brand-based industries – from start-ups to multinationals – across a broad range of sectors, including electronics, telecoms, energy technologies, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices and consumer goods. Their experience ranges from advising on some of the largest telecoms and FRAND licensing disputes to acting in the most complex biotechnology patent cases. Their experience in other areas of IP law includes enforcing trademark rights against counterfeiting in the luxury goods sector, advising on the enforcement of plant variety rights and acting in copyright disputes involving iconic furniture designs and wearable medtech.