Bethan . Hopewell

Powell Gilbert LLP

Bethan Hopewell, Esq., is a Partner at Powell Gilbert (www.powellgilbert.com), a specialist European IP firm, a Solicitor of England & Wales, an Irish Solicitor and UPC Representative. Bethan’s practice focuses on complex IP disputes. Having studied molecular biology at degree and doctorate level she has particular expertise in the life sciences sector but also represents clients in cases covering a wide range of other technical areas, such as electronics and mechanical engineering, and advises on SEP/FRAND disputes. A significant aspect of Bethan’s practice involves the strategic coordination of multi-jurisdictional patent disputes.  She frequently spearheads the coordination of large-scale litigation programs advising in respect of parallel actions before the European Patent Office and national courts in Europe, the US and beyond. This multijurisdictional angle to her work also now includes advising clients on actions before the Unified Patent Court. Bethan is a Member of AIPPI, CIPA and LSLA and tutors on the Oxford University Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property & Practice. She has been recognised as a Next Generation Partner by Legal 500, by JUVE Patent as Leading Individual, Patent Litigation UK, and as a WIPR Leader. She is also listed / recommended IAM Patent 1000: World’s Leading Patent Professionals, IAM Strategy 300: World Leading Strategists and Who’s Who Legal – IP-Patents and Life Sciences.

 

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