The safeguarding of Intellectual Property (IP) rights encompasses the full life cycle from protection through to commercialisation and enforcement. In keeping with Adamson & Partners’ broad expertise across all areas of Intellectual Property, we have a team exclusively focused on recruiting IP litigation positions, both in private practice and industry, and on an international basis.

The enforcement of intellectual property assets necessitates strategic thinking, careful planning and constant vigilance. To achieve this, we provide companies and law firms with individuals and teams who can combine deep technical expertise with an ability to compellingly defend or enforce a case.

In 2023, we enhanced our focus and formed our UPC and IP Litigation Practice to help our clients effectively navigate the evolving UPC landscape and the related team build-outs necessary to remain competitive across UPC member states. Our practice is structured geographically to align with countries that are likely to drive much of the UPC’s recruitment activity.

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We support law firm clients’ strategic growth objectives for their IP litigation teams, recruiting from Associate through to experienced Partner level, including team hires and M&A advisory. Our focus is truly global with particular experience supporting clients in key European jurisdictions including the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Our expertise covers all areas of IP litigation, namely patents and soft IP (trademarks, copyright and designs). Additionally, we assist organisations in industry seeking to build an in-house IP litigation capability, an increasing trend in recent years, particularly in patent litigation heavy sectors such as life sciences, digital health, and telecoms.

Why work with us

  • Client-Focused Service

    We take the time to understand your business and strategic objectives and provide extensive due diligence and transparency to create a strong foundation for impactful and lasting placements. Our blend of expertise and care makes us a trusted, efficient, and reliable partner for growth. The result is nearly 1,000 successful senior placements or combinations and a repeat business rate of over 90% in the past 10 years.

  • Unmatched Technical Capacity

    We provide the level of service and individualised touch you expect from a boutique firm, with the IP network, tools, and experience you would envisage from a firm with exponential resources. Our unique mix of personal attention combined with nearly a century of technical capacity is a true differentiator and value driver.

  • Subject Matter Expertise

    We remain focused. We are IP, Legal, Compliance and Privacy dedicated. Period. As experts in these fields, we not only understand the industry, but we also know the key players and what qualities, both technical and soft skills, make for a successful IP hire to achieve your strategic growth objectives.

  • Proven Methodology

    We execute each tailored engagement with a proven technical methodology and a collaborative team approach. The diverse perspectives fostered by our team approach ensure a targeted, impartial selection process and sustainable long-term outcomes. Our efficient process enables us to focus on delivering value through expertise, emotional intelligence, and genuine human understanding.

  • Global Reach

    Our diverse team, fluent in multiple languages and well-versed in various cultural nuances, ensures that we thoroughly understand the unique dynamics of each market we operate in around the globe. Our worldwide acumen results in tailored solutions that meet a client’s specific needs no matter the location. Furthermore, our dedicated UPC structure allows us to bring market focus and knowledge to placements across jurisdictions.

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