Edward Nodder
Consultant

Edward specialised in intellectual property litigation for over 35 years and was responsible for more than 100 patent cases. These include landmark UK decisions such as 3M v. Rennicks (validity and infringement, stay of injunction and damages), 3M v. Plastus Kreativ (cross-border injunctions), 3M v. Nippon Carbide (stay pending EPO opposition), Unilin v. B&Q (entitlement to priority, amendment, res judicata and EPO) and Servier v. Apotex (enquiry as to damages under cross-undertaking).
Beyond the UK, Edward has taken a particular interest in the development of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). He has had the opportunity to do so through his service on the Board and Advisory Board of the European Lawyers Association (EPLAW). EPLAW has been very closely involved with the preparation of the legislation and the rules of procedure of the UPC and Edward has given presentations on these rules to the leading European Patent Judges at the Venice Conferences organised jointly by EPLAW and the EPO. His work with the European Patent judiciary has included participation in half-day “Mock Trials” conducted before these Patents Judges under UPC rules.
Edward gained experience in almost all technical fields, including electronics, but was particularly active in the life sciences sector, having acted for some of the largest pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies in his long career of 42 years with Bristows. He developed successful strategies, combining patent and regulatory law, to assist his pharmaceutical clients facing the challenge of generics. In such matters, he often coordinated cross-border litigation and advice within Europe and beyond. For over 10 years he lead a very large team successfully obtaining preliminary injunctions and other relief for originator companies against generic suppliers in many countries around the globe.
In his independent consultant role, Edward’s main responsibility is to look after Bristows’ relationships with Japanese clients and Japanese professionals contacts, many of whom he introduced to the firm. He will also continue his work for the Advisory Board of the European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW) and the Law Society’s Intellectual Property Law Committee. Edward was a UK Council Member of AIPPI from 2000 to 2015. He retains his solicitors practicing certificate but is no longer giving legal advice.
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