Christopher Stothers

Partner

Christopher has assisted clients to resolve patent disputes in England, Scotland, the UPC and across Europe and beyond over the last two decades. He covers a wide range of technologies, particularly in the life sciences sector, and frequently works at the interface between patents and regulatory and competition law. He works collaboratively and enjoys developing creative solutions to dispute resolution, including using mediation and arbitration. He is a Visiting Professor at University College London and has published a leading textbook on Parallel Trade in Europe. He also has a strong pro bono practice, including cases before the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. 

 

Qualifications

  • MA, Law (University of Cambridge, Downing)
  • BCL, International and Comparative Law (University of Oxford, Brasenose)
  • PhD, Law (University of Cambridge, Downing)
  • Solicitor-Advocate (England & Wales)
  • Solicitor (Ireland)
  • UPC Representative
  • EPO Legal Practitioner
  • CEDR-Accredited Mediator
  • UPC PMAC Mediator and Arbitrator

Key Matters & Cases

  • AstraZeneca v Sheffield (cancer drug licence, English High Court) 
  • Alexion v Amgen and Samsung Bioepis (orphan monoclonal antibody, English High Court and UPC Hamburg LD and Court of Appeal) 
  • Danisco v Novozymes (genetically-modified enzymes and formulations, English High Court and Danish Commercial & Maritime Court) 
  • SharkNinja v Dyson (hair curlers and vacuum cleaners, English High Court and UPC Munich LD and Court of Appeal) 
  • Kodak v Fujifilm (printing plates, UPC Düsseldorf and Mannheim LD and Court of Appeal)