Ralph
Cox
Partner
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 actions to trial and appeal, many of which have been reported. These actions have covered a diverse range of industries and technologies, including pharmaceuticals (Bayer v Octapharma), medical devices (3M v ATi), domestic appliances (Pifco v Philips; DeLonghi v SEB) and industrial machinery (Pechiney v Sealed Air).
As well as litigation, Ralph's patent practice includes advice on freedom to operate, validity and patent portfolios and conducting proceedings before the UK Patent Office and the European Patent Office. He is a member of Fasken Martineau's iMarque team covering filing work as well as conducting Trade Marks Registry proceedings, appeals from the Registry to the High Court and High Court infringement proceedings. Other aspects of Ralph's practice include 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
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Membership/Affiliations
- Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (IPLA)
- London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA)
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
Honours and Awards
- Ralph is mentioned in the Legal 500 2007 directory. "Clients of the recently merged Fasken Martineau Stringer Saul praise the sector-specific work of IP partner Ralph Cox".
- Ralph is mentioned in Chambers UK legal directory 2007 as leading Fasken Martineau Stringer Saul's Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation team which "is noted for its eminence in this area".
- Ralph is mentioned in Chambers UK legal directory 2008 as "Highly specialised in patents, with an extensive knowledge and meticulous approach", Ralph Cox is considered excellent at reaching a settlement. Clients mention "proficiency and commercial outlook" as his strong qualities.
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