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.

Our vast cross-border experience, specialist sector knowledge and technical backgrounds in relevant scientific disciplines means we’re here for you, your new inventions and your existing patent portfolio. Valuing. Counselling. Protecting. Exploiting.

We go further, with a reputation, innovative approach and passion for tech that speaks volumes about what we can achieve in negotiation and litigation. Freeing you to innovate with confidence. And giving your business a clear competitive edge.

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Patent Litigation Country Comparator

Bird & Bird Intellectual Property team have developed this comparator tool, which provides answers to key questions surrounding patent litigation.

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Our new patent intelligence offering combines our extensive patent analytics expertise with a powerful, proprietary software tool.

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Licensing and Collaborations in Life Sciences

Oct 28 2024

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Patent Litigation in Practice Series: Spotlight on China: How to Defend Against Patent Assertions in China

Oct 23 2024

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UPC Lisbon LD clarifies burden of proof for establishing urgency in preliminary injunctions (PI) cases

Oct 21 2024

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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

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Bird & Bird scoops Eight Awards at the LMG Life Sciences Awards EMEA 2024

May 17 2024

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Bird & Bird succeeded in first substantive patent litigation appeal case at UPC Court of Appeal for NanoString

Feb 27 2024

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Applications are now open for the second cohort of the European Blockchain Sandbox

Jan 25 2024

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Bird & Bird advised Gerard Daniel on the acquisition of Rhodius KMS

Jan 05 2024

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Bird & Bird grows intellectual property practice with arrival of life sciences patent litigator

Dec 18 2023

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Bird & Bird's Local Teams Score Big with Global IP Awards Sweep

Oct 20 2023

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