Bryce is an experienced patent litigator before the UK courts, having represented clients in the pharma and biotech fields as well as in the medical devices, gaming, banking and FMCG sectors.
Bryce has additionally co-ordinated a number of multi-jurisdictional matters across various European jurisdictions on behalf of various life sciences clients. Bryce also obtained experience as a patent litigator in South Africa and other African countries before joining Powell Gilbert in 2016.
Prior to undertaking his legal studies, Bryce obtained a degree in Chemistry and Applied Chemistry which provides him with a solid technical foundation.
Bryce became a partner at Powell Gilbert in 2024.
Key Cases
2014 Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
2016 Patent Attorney, South Africa
2022 Solicitor (England & Wales)
2024 Solicitor (Ireland)
2024 UPC Representative
BSc (Chemistry & Applied Chemistry), University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
LLB (Law), University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
LLM (IP Law), University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
Diploma in Intellectual Property Law & Practice, Oxford University
Member of IPSoc
Young EPLaw attendee
Juve Patent – One to Watch in UK patent litigation (2025)
IAM Patent 1000 – UK Patent Litigation
LMG Expert Guides – Rising Star: Patents
Managing IP’s IP Stars – Rising Star (2024)
Lexology Index – IP-Patents
Lexology Index – Healthcare & Life Sciences – Patent Litigation
WIPR – UK Patent Rankings – Recommended
World IP Review – Leader

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