Founded to focus specifically on IP, Powell Gilbert is one of the most highly regarded and
innovative IP litigation and advisory teams in Europe. We are uniquely positioned to navigate the
complex and commercially critical IP matters faced by our clients.
We have been involved in some of the most high-profile and ground-breaking pieces of UK patent
litigation, across a wide range of technologies and industries, and regularly feature in the top tier of
the legal directories for IP and patent litigation, winning awards for our work.
As well as our extensive IP litigation experience in the UK, we are regarded by many as the go-to
firm for advising on, and co-ordinating, IP disputes across Europe. With an exceptional team, many
of whom have strong scientific and technical backgrounds, our depth of experience and proven
track record means that we are ideally placed to advise clients on European IP litigation strategy,
including the potential options now provided by the Unified Patent Court.
We work with organisations of all sizes – from start-ups to multinationals – across a range of
knowledge, technology and brand-based industries, including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology,
electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, energy technologies and consumer goods. Our
experience ranges from acting in many of the earliest and most complex biotechnology patent
cases, to advising on some of the largest telecoms disputes and enforcing trade mark rights
against counterfeits in the luxury goods sector.
In addition to litigating all aspects of IP rights, we regularly advise clients on complex technology
contract disputes, both in the courts and in arbitration. We also assist clients with IP portfolio
assessments and freedom to operate projects.
Powell Gilbert is involved in mentoring students aged 16 to 19 years, to provide personal and professional support to help the students achieve their academic and career aspirations.
Powell Gilbert is proud to support charitable initiatives for a variety of causes. We’re always keen to get involved and raise money, whether by dressing up, baking cakes or putting our running shoes on.
Powell Gilbert actively seeks to mitigate the impact of its business on the environment, including minimising energy consumption, extensive recycling schemes and encouraging cycling to work.
Our people are truly our most significant strength. Fostering an inclusive work environment with equal opportunities is critical to our culture and key to our ongoing success.
We aim to maximise the potential of every member of the team, promoting mutual respect and ensuring that our people are seen as individuals first and foremost. They are supported and empowered to achieve, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, disability. marital or civil partner status or socio-economic background.
We are proud to support IP Inclusive in the UK, an industry network which is dedicated to improving diversity in the IP professions, as well as ChIPs , a non-profit organization that advances and connects women in technology, law and policy.
See our recent diversity statistics here.
