Ralph Cox

Ralph Cox is a partner in Fasken Martineau LLP (London) and a member of the Technology and Intellectual Property practice group.

Ralph has specialised in contentious intellectual property matters, particularly patent litigation, since qualifying as a solicitor in 1994 and now leads the practice area in the firm's London office. He has taken a significant number of patent and trade mark actions to trial and appeal, many of which have been reported. Recent actions include Greiner v Becton Dickinson (patents - medical devices), Victorinox v True Utility (patents - consumer goods), Omnipharm v Sepracor (patents - pharmaceuticals), Eli Lilly v 8PM (trade mark infringement and damages enquiry); Wolters Kluwer v Reed Elsevier (trade mark infringement - interlocutory injunction); and Penthouse v Penthouse (trade mark ownership).

As well as litigation, Ralph's practice includes advice on freedom to operate and validity of IP rights and he has also been involved in proceedings before the European Patent Office and UK Intellectual Property Office, including appeals from the Trade Mark Registry to the High Court. Other aspects of Ralph's practice include coordinating international IP litigation, advising on and conducting litigation on passing off, copyright and designs as well as misuse of confidential information and the jurisdictional issues that often arise where multinational companies are involved or the infringing activities extend beyond the UK.

Selected Experience

• Oxeco Plc acquires Tissue Regenix Ltd
• Eli Lilly & Others v 8PM Chemist Ltd [2009] EWHC 1905 (Ch)

News

• Chambers and Partners Ranks 47 Fasken Martineau Lawyers
• Legal 500 UK Legal Directory 2008

Publications

• Getting SMEs Litigating: Further Reform of the Patents County Court
• Jurisdiction of Foreign Intellectual Property Rights

Presentations

• Managing Intellectual Property in a Soft Economy
• Reputation Management Seminar, London October 2007 and May 2008

Membership/Affiliations

• Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (IPLA)
• London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA)
• International Trademark Association (INTA)

Honours and Awards

• Recognised by Chambers UK as a 'Leader in their field' within 'Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation London' and 'Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation UK-wide'. Ralph is praised for his "thorough approach to patent litigation and strong standing among clients in the life science and hi-tech sectors" (2012 edition)
• Recognised by Legal 500 for his expertise in the fields of 'Intellectual Property' and 'IT and Telecoms'; Ralph is noted for being "totally reassuring - calm and collected'" (2011 edition)
• Recognised by Chambers Global as a leading lawyer within the field of 'Intellectual Property:General UK' and praised for being an "impressive litigator with more than just technical skills – he is also great at keeping the client totally informed and juggling a number of matters at the same time'. (2011 edition)
• Recognised by Chambers UK as a 'Leader in their field' within 'Intellectual Property London' and 'Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation UK-wide'. Ralph is praised for being "very intelligent and always on the ball"; clients also cite him as a ''hard working and determined advocate" (2011 edition)
• Recognised by Legal Experts as an authority in the field of Intellectual Property (2010 and 2011 editions)
• Recognised by Legal 500 for his expertise in the field of 'TMT - Intellectual Property' and praised for "his in-depth knowledge of IP litigation and sheer energy" (2010 edition)
• Recognised by Chambers UK as a 'Leader in their field' within 'Intellectual Property' (2010 edition)
• Recognised by Chambers UK as a 'Leader in their field' within 'Intellectual Property'; Ralph is highlighted as "the standout member of the team" and is praised for being "attentive, insightful" and providing "effective advice on both litigation and settlement opportunities" (2009 edition)
• Recognised by Legal 500 for his expertise in the field of 'Intellectual Property'; Ralph is cited as exhibiting "detailed knowledge and meticulous attention to detail" (2009 edition)
• Recognised by Chambers UK as a 'Leading Individual' for his expertise in the field of 'Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation London'; Ralph is noted as being "highly specialised in patents, with an extensive knowledge and meticulous approach", he is also "considered excellent at reaching a settlement" (2008 edition)
• Recognised by Legal 500 for his expertise in the field of 'Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology'; Ralph is cited as "knowledgeable and skilful" (2008 edition)