Representative Matters

• Alizyme (in liquidation). Representing the liquidators of Alizyme in relation to patents and IPR concerning pharmaceutical products which use a technology that allows the effective delivery of the product to the gastrointestinal tract. 
• Crystal Fibre A/S v. Fianium. Represented Crystal Fibres in relation to a patent dispute concerning photonic crystal fibre technology.
• Dayco v. Gates Corporation.  Representing Gates in a patent dispute concerning toothed belts for power transmission.
• GSK v. Abbott Laboratories.  Acted for GlaxoSmithKline in a patent dispute with Abbott concerning monoclonal antibody technology.
• Numatic v. Qualtex.  Represented Numatic, makes of the famous HENRY vacuum cleaners in its successful passing off claim against copiers Qualtex.
• Baigent and Leigh v. Random House. Represented Random House and The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown in a copyright case in which the claimants alleged that Brown had infringed copyright in their earlier work, The Holy Blood and The Holy Grail.
• Rambus, Inc. v. Micron. Acted for Micron, a manufacturer of semiconductor memory products, in multi-jurisdictional litigation against Rambus Inc. involving patent and competition law claims and/or defences, and a parallel revocation action at the EPO.

Rankings

"Shrewd litigator" Ian Kirby impresses clients because he is "always calm, balanced and considered, even in the toughest situations." (Chambers UK 2010, Intellectual Property and Media & Entertainment)

"Ian [Kirby] is 'excellent' on patent disputes." (The Legal 500 UK 2009, TMT: Intellectual Property)

Arnold & Porter described as "market-leading" and Ian Kirby is noted for "advising GSK on a major patent licensing dispute with Abbott Laboratories." (The Legal 500 UK 2009, TMT: Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology - Arnold & Porter ranked in No. 1 tier)

PLC Which lawyer? Yearbook 2009: Highly recommended for IP: non-patent litigation and recognised for IP: patent litigation

“A lawyer that has impressed and is well known among clients” is Ian Kirby, he “does a fantastic job, demonstrating tremendous strengths in client care, strategy and pure hard work.” (Chambers Global 2008, IP)

Professional and Community Activities

Professional Activity

• Member, Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle (AIPPI)

• Associate, Chartered Institute of Patent Agents

• Member, Intellectual Property Lawyers Association

• Member, The Intellectual Property Lawyers Organization

• Member, London Solicitors Litigation Association

• Associate Member, Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group (PTMG)

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