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Tim Powell

Tim Powell - Partner

 

Tim specialises in multi jurisdictional litigation, particularly in the patents field where he has experience in coordinating litigation taking place simultaneously across Europe, North America and beyond. He also advises clients on healthcare regulatory issues.

He is a solicitor advocate and has represented clients as an advocate in the UK and European Patent Offices, the English High Court, Court of Appeal, House of Lords and the European Court of Justice. Prior to founding Powell Gilbert LLP Tim was a partner for 10 years at Bristows.

Tim is a member of AIPPI and EPLAW. He lectures widely on aspects of IP law and is a member of the Intellectual Property Advisory Committee of the UK Bioindustry Association.

Tim Powell is "praised for his client skills and responsiveness". He "has particular expertise in handling significant cross-border litigation".
Chambers & Partners 2010

Tim Powell is "A litigator's litigator".
Legal 500 2009

Tim Powell is "motivated, enthusiastic and scientifically skilled".
Chambers & Partners 2009

Recognised for his litigation expertise, particularly complex patent disputes with an international flavour. Also increasingly involved in related regulatory matters.
PLC Which Lawyer?

Commended for his big-ticket multi-jurisdictional patent litigation work. He is further noted for his "deep pool of sector knowledge".
Chambers & Partners 2008

 

Contact details
DDI
+44 (0)20 3170 8421
E tim.powell@powellgilbert.com

Qualifications   
1990 Solicitor
2004 Solicitor Advocate

Education
MA (Natural Sciences), Cambridge University
Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice, Bristol University

Cases include
Chiron v Murex and others (HCV)
Pharmacia v Merck (Cox 2 inhibitors)
Yeda v Sanofi Aventis and ImClone (monoclonal antibodies)
Affymetrix v Multilyte (DNA microarrays)
Philips v Princo (CD-R technology)
Unilever v Colgate (packaging technology)
Novartis and others (ECJ) (SPC regulation)
Schwarz Pharma v Pfizer (anti-incontinence drugs)
Phillips Petroleum v ExxonMobil (petrochemicals)
Monsanto v Cargill (GM crops)

 
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