Nigel Stoate

Nigel is Head of the UK Patents team. Clients particularly value Nigel for his depth of experience that allows him to keep a clear eye on strategy and the bigger picture.

Nigel specialises in patent litigation and advice with a focus on the medical devices, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, chemical and engineering industries.

Nigel has acted for clients in high profile patent cases in the English High Court and Court of Appeal. He regularlary co-ordinates multi-jurisdictional cases and strategies across Europe, working closely with local counsel there and in the US and Asia.

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Carrière

Since 1995

Partner, Taylor Wessing

Formation

1998	Postgraduate diploma, Intellectual Property Law, Bristol University, UK
1997	Admitted to the Bar, England and Wales
1991	BEng, Mechanical Engineering

Langues étrangères

English

French

Expertise

Services et Groupes Brevets et innovation Concurrence, UE & commerce Résolution des litiges Environnement, Urbanisme et Réglementation Litiges en matière de concurrence, y compris les litiges relatifs aux dommages-intérêts pour entente Droit de l'UE et droit procédurier de l'UE Droit de la concurrence lié à la propriété intellectuelle Arbitrage international Litiges en matière de PI Responsabilité du fait des produits et de la sécurité des produits Contentieux en nouvelles technologies Réglementation des soins de santé Règlementation des sciences de la vie Accords commerciaux brevets et savoir-faire Résolution des litiges brevets et savoir-faire

Secteurs Technologie, Médias et Communications (TMC)Sciences de la vie et Santé Dispositifs médicaux Biotech e-santé Investisseurs et protection sociale Investisseurs et Start-ups en sciences de la vie Produits pharmaceutiques

Experience

Prix et distinctions

Chambers UK 2020	Leading individual - Intellectual Property: Patent litigation (Band 4): Nigel Stoate is very experienced handling complex life sciences patent disputes before UK and European courts. A source says: "He is really good at planning and a strong litigator of multi-jurisdictional claims."
Chambers UK 2020	Leading individual - Life Sciences: IP/Patent litigation (Band 3): Nigel Stoate is renowned for his patent litigation work before UK courts and co-ordinates Europe-wide disputes strategy. A source says: "He is really good at planning and a strong litigator of multi-jurisdictional claims."
IAM Patent 1000 United Kingdom: England 2019	Leading individual: litigation (Silver): Nigel Stoate leads the patent group and specialises in the very hottest technical areas: pharmaceuticals, engineering and telecoms. His courtroom advocacy can swing a case.
Who's Who Legal 2019	Leading individual: Patents
Managing Intellectual Property - IP Stars 2019	Patent star
Chambers UK 2019	Leading individual - Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation (Band 3): Nigel Stoate is known for his adept handling of multi-jurisdictional pharmaceutical patent disputes. Sources describe him as "very sensible and knowledgeable and a very steady pair of hands."
Chambers UK 2019	Leading individual - Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation (Band 4): Nigel Stoate is a seasoned patent litigator concentrating on life sciences, and is particularly sought after for his work with regard to biosimilars. A client says: "He is easy to work with, is highly skilled and provides good advice."
Chambers UK 2018	Leading individual - Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation (Band 4): Nigel Stoate leads the firm's patent litigation practice is well known for his work on behalf of life sciences companies in cutting-edge cases, such as those concerning biosimilar products. He is equally at home co-ordinating complex chemical, electronic and mechanical engineering disputes.
Chambers UK 2018	Leading individual - Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation (Band 3): Nigel Stoate has a strong reputation for his handling of patent disputes. He has extensive experience co-ordinating pan-European proceedings.