Litigation
When enforcing patents, defending against them or dealing with their validity, we have the team you will want to talk to.
We combine legal expertise with in-depth technical insight and commercial awareness to defend your IP or challenge competitors.
Our litigators have a proven success in high-stakes cases in the UK, Germany, Sweden and the Unified Patent Court.
Working with us
Strategic advice for emerging technologies
We deliver expert legal strategies across dynamic technologies. We help you navigate complex IP landscapes, identify and prepare the most suitable cases early and guide their progression through to trial.
Combining litigators and attorneys
Our innovative combination of experienced specialist patent litigators and the wide variety of technical specialties of our patent attorneys provides an invaluable combination of professionals to work with you to evaluate the fine detail of your case both technically and legally.
Award winning practice
Our substantial multi award-winning patent litigation practice is highly successful for our clients and highly ranked in the legal directories.
"Gary Moss is currently the Chairman at EIP... He is one of the leading experts in standard-essential patent licensing."
"EIP has one of the best patent litigation teams in the country. They are resilient, insightful and determined. They always pursue their client's commercial goals in a determined, focused and resourceful way."
"EIP is an exceptional firm for patent litigation. The team are incredibly experienced, with an impressive depth of technical knowledge. They continually impress through their professionalism, strategic foresight and flawless execution."
Protection across borders
With teams of patent litigators in the UK, Germany and Sweden, we can service your needs in key national European patent litigation jurisdictions and before the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Our practitioners also have a tremendous experience of co-ordinating litigation in other jurisdictions and we also work with clients where evidence of use is needed too.
Our innovative combination of experienced specialist patent litigators
Our UK litigation practice is ranked in JUVE, IAM Patent 1000, Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, IP Stars and WIPR. We are recognized for our technical depth and strategic approach.
Our German litigation practice is ranked in JUVE, IAM Patent 1000, Legal 500 Deutschland and IP Stars. We are recognized for our technical depth and strategic approach.
Our Uniphy initiative brings together EIP’s patent attorneys, German and UK litigators, and paralegals for the UPC. It embodies a culture we have been cultivating for over a decade before the UPC launched, ever since we started our litigation practice.
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The IP Lifecycle: From Innovation to Monetisation
In this episode of EIP Talks, Mark Lubbock and Ellen Keenan O'Malley, solicitors at EIP, explore the full lifecycle of intellectual property, from the initial spark of innovation to the commercialisation of ideas. They share practical insights into how we support clients through the challenges of protecting, developing and monetising IP.The conversation covers how clients typically engage with us, the importance of identifying and securing various forms of IP, and the legal strategies needed to navigate collaborations, ownership, and licensing. It also highlights the significance of well-drafted contracts, website compliance and investor readiness. Whether you're launching a new product, entering a partnership, or preparing for investment, this episode offers valuable guidance on building a strong IP foundation and turning innovation into commercial success.
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We work closely with clients, from C-suite to IP teams, to unlock the full potential of their intellectual property. Our integrated team of litigators, patent attorneys and commercial IP experts helps drive business growth by protecting and strategically leveraging patents.
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