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Andrew Sharples

EIP

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Position: Partner
Rating:
  • Patent star
Practice Areas:
Patent litigation
Patent strategy & counseling
Patent prosecution
Jurisdictions:
Industry Sectors:
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Life sciences
Medical devices
Pharmaceutical
Telecommunication
Profile

As both a patent attorney and a solicitor, Andrew focuses on the prosecution and litigation of patents. With a background in molecular biology, his technical experience covers a range of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices technologies. He is also an expert on the complexities of FRAND, having represented clients in the leading UK FRAND cases, including Unwired Planet.

As co-head of the UK litigation team, Andrew has been responsible for litigation ranging from IPEC to the Supreme Court, and he is well placed to advise clients on the new Unified Patent Court (UPC); further details are at EIP Amar, allEIP's alliance created to support clients in any UPC litigation. On the prosecution side, Andrew advises on patent drafting and prosecution, oppositions, supplementary protection certificates and life cycle strategies, as well as advising on the patent related aspects of corporate transactions.

Year Joined Firm: 2010

Address:
Fairfax House, 15 Fulwood Place
London WC1V 6HU
United Kingdom
Tel:+442074409510 Email:Contact this practitioner Website:https://www.eip.com/uk/