Patents

At Bird & Bird, we offer strategic patent advice rooted in deep sector knowledge, technical expertise, and extensive cross-border experience. Our team includes lawyers with scientific and engineering backgrounds, enabling us to deliver precise, commercially astute support for your inventions, patent portfolios, and R&D strategy.

From invention capture and patent valuation to portfolio management, commercialisation, and enforcement, we help innovative companies protect and maximise the value of their IP assets.

We don’t just advise - we partner. Whether you’re launching new tech, entering new markets, or facing complex disputes, our legal strategies are designed to unlock opportunity, reduce risk, and position your business for long-term success.

Our track record in high-stakes patent litigation and IP-rich negotiations is matched by our passion for emerging technologies and future-facing industries. This means you can innovate boldly - backed by legal counsel that sees the bigger picture and shares your ambition.

Protect. Monetise. Compete. With Bird & Bird, your patents become powerful business tools.

Meet the Patents team

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Richard Vary

Partner
UK

Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan

Partner
France

Dr. Daniela Kinkeldey

Partner
Germany

Giovanni Galimberti

Partner
Italy

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Latest insights

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Patent Litigation in Practice Series: Spotlight on Hong Kong: Navigating Hong Kong patent rights in a worldwide context

4 minutes Jul 22 2025

EPO Upholds, UPC Revokes: A Tale of Diverging Views on PCSK9 Antibody Patent

2 minutes Jul 02 2025

UK Court of Appeal overturns refusal of interim injunction against generic companies

6 minutes Jun 26 2025

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Accolades

Its impressive reputation in high-stakes litigation and high-value deals has made Bird & Bird a go-to name for industry heavyweights across the globe. “The team always has a great understanding of what the client needs, and they dispense excellent guidance that will achieve their goals.”

IAM Patent 1000 2024

As one of the largest teams in Europe, Bird & Bird has the manpower necessary to handle multiple complex UPC cases at the same time

JUVE 2024

'Speaking of IP in general and Patents in specific, Bird and Bird is the name that comes to mind for an innovative collaboration to answer complex problems.’

Legal 500 2023

‘The firm brings with it an unparalleled passion for tech which promises confidence and excellent results in litigation. Collaborating with Bird and Bird is always a wonderful experience.’

Legal 500 2023

'Named Global Patent Firm of the Year: For over a Decade'

WWL Awards 2023

Clients say: "Bird & Bird have a global reach, can navigate the issues and implications of a course of action in overseas jurisdictions, and help us drive towards strategic aims in complex areas."

Chambers Global 2022

"Bird & Bird have tremendous historical knowledge, extensive practical experience and deep insight into cutting-edge issues," going on to say: "The team is considered to be top tier in any legal matter relating to standard essential patents worldwide."

Chambers Global 2021

Famed worldwide for its fearsome contentious capabilities, Bird & Bird is an indomitable opponent in high-stakes litigation. Close collaboration between practitioners across its extensive international network ensures that it can cut through the complexity of technically dense cross-border proceedings with ease.

IAM Patent 2021

‘The pre-eminent team for international IP litigation matters, particularly patent-related Greater China issues.‘

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021

"Famed worldwide for its fearsome contentious capabilities, Bird & Bird is an indomitable opponent in high-stakes litigation. Close collaboration between practitioners across its extensive international network ensures that it can cut through the complexity of technically dense cross-border proceedings with ease"

Patent 1000 2021

News & Deals

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News Bird & Bird Advises Ratiopharm in Landmark Xarelto Patent Revocation Case

Aug 01 2025

Deal Bird & Bird advises Brose Sitech on the acquisition of Proseat including its subsidiaries from Sekisui Kasei

Jul 07 2025

News Bird & Bird Celebrates 38 Lawyers Named Global Leaders in IAM and WTR 2025 Rankings

Jun 12 2025

News First hearing for PI damages per RoP 213.2 at the UPC - another “first” for Bird & Bird and its clients NanoString/Bruker

Apr 22 2025

News Bird & Bird flies high with most wins at European Managing IP (MIP) Awards

Apr 11 2025

Deal Bird & Bird advises TriMas on its acquisition of GMT’s aerospace business unit

Feb 24 2025

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Patents

Patents are the life blood of the innovation business. And in a world that moves at the speed of change, no business wants to be stopped in its tracks. To keep you ahead of the patent curve, our expert, straight-talking patent advice gets tangible results in the real world.

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Meet the Patents team

Latest insights

Patent Litigation in Practice Series: Spotlight on Hong Kong: Navigating Hong Kong patent rights in a worldwide context

EPO Upholds, UPC Revokes: A Tale of Diverging Views on PCSK9 Antibody Patent

UK Court of Appeal overturns refusal of interim injunction against generic companies

Accolades

Its impressive reputation in high-stakes litigation and high-value deals has made Bird & Bird a go-to name for industry heavyweights across the globe. “The team always has a great understanding of what the client needs, and they dispense excellent guidance that will achieve their goals.”

IAM Patent 1000 2024

As one of the largest teams in Europe, Bird & Bird has the manpower necessary to handle multiple complex UPC cases at the same time

JUVE 2024

'Speaking of IP in general and Patents in specific, Bird and Bird is the name that comes to mind for an innovative collaboration to answer complex problems.’

Legal 500 2023

‘The firm brings with it an unparalleled passion for tech which promises confidence and excellent results in litigation. Collaborating with Bird and Bird is always a wonderful experience.’

Legal 500 2023

'Named Global Patent Firm of the Year: For over a Decade'

WWL Awards 2023

Clients say: "Bird & Bird have a global reach, can navigate the issues and implications of a course of action in overseas jurisdictions, and help us drive towards strategic aims in complex areas."

Chambers Global 2022

"Bird & Bird have tremendous historical knowledge, extensive practical experience and deep insight into cutting-edge issues," going on to say: "The team is considered to be top tier in any legal matter relating to standard essential patents worldwide."

Chambers Global 2021

IAM Patent 2021

‘The pre-eminent team for international IP litigation matters, particularly patent-related Greater China issues.‘

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021

Patent 1000 2021

News & Deals

Patents

Patents are the life blood of the innovation business. And in a world that moves at the speed of change, no business wants to be stopped in its tracks. To keep you ahead of the patent curve, our expert, straight-talking patent advice gets tangible results in the real world.

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Meet the Patents team

Latest insights

Patent Litigation in Practice Series: Spotlight on Hong Kong: Navigating Hong Kong patent rights in a worldwide context

EPO Upholds, UPC Revokes: A Tale of Diverging Views on PCSK9 Antibody Patent

UK Court of Appeal overturns refusal of interim injunction against generic companies

Accolades

Its impressive reputation in high-stakes litigation and high-value deals has made Bird & Bird a go-to name for industry heavyweights across the globe. “The team always has a great understanding of what the client needs, and they dispense excellent guidance that will achieve their goals.”

IAM Patent 1000 2024

As one of the largest teams in Europe, Bird & Bird has the manpower necessary to handle multiple complex UPC cases at the same time

JUVE 2024

'Speaking of IP in general and Patents in specific, Bird and Bird is the name that comes to mind for an innovative collaboration to answer complex problems.’

Legal 500 2023

‘The firm brings with it an unparalleled passion for tech which promises confidence and excellent results in litigation. Collaborating with Bird and Bird is always a wonderful experience.’

Legal 500 2023

'Named Global Patent Firm of the Year: For over a Decade'

WWL Awards 2023

Clients say: "Bird & Bird have a global reach, can navigate the issues and implications of a course of action in overseas jurisdictions, and help us drive towards strategic aims in complex areas."

Chambers Global 2022

"Bird & Bird have tremendous historical knowledge, extensive practical experience and deep insight into cutting-edge issues," going on to say: "The team is considered to be top tier in any legal matter relating to standard essential patents worldwide."

Chambers Global 2021

IAM Patent 2021

‘The pre-eminent team for international IP litigation matters, particularly patent-related Greater China issues.‘

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021

Patent 1000 2021

News & Deals