Peter Taylor Joins Intellectual Property Department at Baker Botts L.L.P.

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- New Partner Brings Extensive Experience in IP Litigation Matters to Firm

Peter Taylor, who has extensive experience in intellectual property litigation matters including patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and trade secrets, has joined Baker Botts L.L.P. as a partner in Intellectual Property. He will head the development of a new IP practice in the firm’s London office.

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Taylor has practiced intellectual property law for nearly 25 years, including managing cases before the English High Court as well as appeals to the Court of Appeal, the House of Lords and the Privy Council. He has also handled cases before the UK Intellectual Property Office, the European Patent Office (including the EPO Board of Appeal), the EC Community Trade Mark Office and the European Court of First Instance. Prior to joining Baker Botts, he was a partner at Clifford Chance in London.

“The international experience Peter brings to us in the intellectual property litigation area continues our commitment to building a strong global IP practice,” said Baker Botts Managing Partner Walt Smith. “The complex technology issues that confront many of our clients today are being addressed in legal venues around the world. Peter will provide additional depth to our IP team in managing these matters for our clients.”

Taylor has coordinated multi-jurisdictional proceedings for clients, acting on behalf of many large multi-national companies based in the United States, Europe and the Far East. His representations covered a broad range of industries, including health care, oil and gas, telecommunications, electronics, computer software, transport, consumer goods, sports and leisure and media/entertainment sectors.

“We have been looking for a senior lawyer to be based in London and lead our IP efforts both in the UK and throughout Europe,” said Bart Showalter, chair of the firm’s IP Department. “Peter brings a renewed energy to our international initiatives. His practice is diversified, sophisticated, and a great fit for our group.”

Tony Higginson, Partner in Charge of the firm’s London office, said that “London has been wanting to develop an IP practice for some time, and we are delighted to have secured someone with Peter’s experience to lead that effort.”

Taylor was educated at Clifton College and graduated from Birmingham University (LLB Hons). He is a member of a number of professional organizations, including AIPPI, ECTA, IPO, Marques and INTA.

“I am delighted to be joining a firm that has such a strong and well regarded IP practice,” Taylor said. “With my experience, this should provide a great platform for developing the firm’s IP practice in the UK, and I’m looking forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead. Baker Botts has a real commitment to international expansion both in IP and other areas and I’m excited to be joining them in this period of growth.”

Additional information about the IP Department at Baker Botts is available here.

About Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts L.L.P., dating from 1840, is a leading international law firm with offices in Abu Dhabi, Austin, Beijing, Dallas, Dubai, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Moscow, New York, Palo Alto (California), Riyadh and Washington. With approximately 800 lawyers, Baker Botts provides a full range of legal services to international, national and regional clients. For more information, please visit www.bakerbotts.com.

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