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Alex is most active in the resolution of intellectual property and technology contract disputes, increasingly by way of alternative dispute resolution. He regularly represents clients before the English courts and the European Patent Office. Alex has an international practice acting particularly in matters of a multi-jurisdictional character.
Alex’s background in the life sciences has put him in a good position to handle matters in the medical devices, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. In addition he has acted in matters relating to technologies as diverse as semi-conductors, explosives, paints and mobile phones. He has experience of standards related patent disputes.
Alex’s fluency in French and German allowed him to spend considerable periods working in leading law firms in Paris and Düsseldorf. He has also practised as a solicitor in Australia and as an examiner at the European Patent Office for a number of years. Alex was a partner at Bristows prior to founding Powell Gilbert in 2007. He is a member of AIPPI, EPLAW, GRUR and VPP. He regularly lectures on intellectual property matters at conferences and is the author of numerous articles on this subject.
Focuses on trans-border patent disputes. His fluency in various languages, combined with first-hand experience of working in Germany, France and the Netherlands, means that he is ideally placed to assist clients with an interest in these jurisdictions.
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Contact details
DDI +44 (0)20 3170 8423
E alex.wilson@powellgilbert.com
Qualifications
1996 Solicitor (England & Wales)
2000 Solicitor (New South Wales)
2007 Solicitor Advocate
Education
BSc (Biochemistry), University College London
Diploma in
Intellectual Property Law and Practice, Bristol University
Cases include
• Almirall v Boehringer Ingelheim (Patent-pharma)
• Nichia v Argos (Patent-semiconductors)
• Sandoz v Napp
• Bayer v Thermbridge (Patent-thermoplastics)
• Whitaker v FCI (Patent-backplane high-speed connectors)
• Abbott v Evysio (Patent-stents)
• Fresenius Medical Care v Gambro (Patent-medical devices)
• Coflexip v Subsea 7 (Patent- oil/gas technology)
• Passion for Life v Persee Medica (Technology contract dispute-medical devices)
• Banier v News Group Newspapers (Copyright-photographs)
• Plastus v 3M (Patent-OHP techn-ology)
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