International Patent Litigation

Consulting Editor David Wilson is a partner at leading law firm Herbert Smith LLP. His practice has focussed on complex patent litigation involving multi-jurisdictional disputes and work involving technical subject matter in the life sciences sector and chemical industries. In addition, he advises clients in relation to trademarks, regulatory and non-contentious (contractual, licensing and corporate) matters. He is recognised by the major legal directories as a leader in the intellectual property and in particular patent litigation fields.

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