IAM Patent 1000 2023 recognises EIP’s European expansion

IAM Patent 1000 2023 rankings have been published with EIP receiving silver rankings in the UK for Patent Prosecution and Patent Litigation, while EIP's German practice has received bronze ranking for Patent Infringement, and EIP’s new Sweden practice being ranked as a recommended firm within 12 months of opening. EIP received positive client and peer feedback: “… EIP is a well-known and highly regarded patent outfit. Most recently, it has created a name for itself in the Nordic region by launching in Sweden in September 2022.” “EIP is also positioning itself strategically to become competitive at the UPC through a partnership with French patent firm Amar Goussu Staub, bringing the outfit a deep bench that now extends across the United Kingdom, Sweden, France and Germany.” “Employing one of the country’s [UK] best mixed practices, the solicitors and attorneys of EIP work at the cutting edge.” “The German branch of EIP, like its British counterpart, offers up a tightly constructed team for the most difficult patent litigation, especially in the SEP and FRAND space.” In addition to the firm rankings a number of individuals have received recognition. In the UK the following partners are recognised leading practitioners: Andrew Sharples, Chris Price, Darren Smyth, Gareth Probert, Gary Moss, Heather McCann, Jerome Spaargaren, Kathleen Fox Murphy, Laurence Brown, Mark Lubbock, Matt Lawman, Monika Rai, Richard Gordon-Brown and Robert Lundie Smith. In Germany Christof Höhne and Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky are ranked, while in Sweden Pontus Falk is recommended. The guide has been compiled following an extensive research process. Over five months, IAM conducted in the region of 1,800 interviews with numerous attorneys at law, patent attorneys and in-house counsel to gather market intelligence on the leading players in the field. Individuals qualify for a listing in the IAM Patent 1000 when they receive sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market within which they operate. Full rankings can be found here.

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Unified Patent Court

It’s been a long time coming but the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patents (UP) finally came into effect on 1 June 2023. EIP and Amar Goussu Staub have launched an alliance, EIP Amar, to support clients with UPC litigation matters. Recently a panel from EIP Amar hosted an informative webinar where they discussed everything your business needs to know about the effect of the new system - click here to listen.

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Fifth year EIP ranked as Leading Patent Firm by FT

EIP has today been highly ranked in a special report commissioned by the FT of Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms. This is the fifth year the FT has prepared this joint report with Statista. The report covers six broad sectors: Biotechnology & Food; Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals; Electrical Engineering; IT & Software; Materials & Nanotechnology; and Mechanical Engineering. We are delighted to be rated as gold for Biotechnology & Food; Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals; Electrical Engineering; IT & Software; and Mechanical Engineering and silver for Materials & Nanotechnology. A wide-ranging survey was sent to over 10,000 European patent attorneys both in law firms and working in-house as well as clients. After analysing the 3,300 recommendations received from clients and peers 177 firms are featured in the overall list. The full report can be viewed here.

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EIP wins big at Managing IP Awards EMEA 2023

EIP has won three awards at the prestigious Managing IP Awards EMEA taking home European Patent Disputes Firm of the Year, UK Patent Disputes Firm of the Year, and Impact Case of the Year. The awards are recognition of EIP’s strength in Europea...

IAM Patent 1000 2023 recognises EIP’s European expansion

IAM Patent 1000 2023 rankings have been published with EIP receiving silver rankings in the UK for Patent Prosecution and Patent Litigation, while EIP's German practice has received bronze ranking for Patent Infringement, and EIP’s new Sweden pra...

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Best Lawyers recognises two in EIP German team 

Today EIP Partner Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky and Managing Associate Sebastian Fuchs have been ranked in the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™. Florian is once again for his expertise in intellectual property law, litigation, and techno...

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What SMEs Should Know About The IP Audits Plus Scheme

What SMEs Should Know About The IP Audits Plus Scheme

Designed by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), the IP Audits Plus Scheme gives high-growth SMEs the opportunity to understand and assess their IP further. The scheme supports SME growth by offering financial support towards an IP audit. Th...