David Wilkinson, Eversheds Sutherland
Overview:
David Wilkinson, UK head of IP at Eversheds Sutherland, is “an excellent practitioner”, according to a peer. Wilkinson’s practice focuses on both contentious and transactional IP work, and he has appeared as a solicitor-advocate before the English High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
With over two decades’ experience handling IP litigation, Wilkinson takes on high-profile cases for clients in a range of sectors, including technology, media, consumer goods, financial services and fintech.
He also advises on IP-heavy acquisitions, disposals and licences, as well as advertising and marketing regulation issues.
Editor's picks
Editor's picks
Trademarks
31 December 2025 Decisions on post-sale confusion, AI-generated content and lookalike packaging are set to shape brand protection for 2026 and beyond, says Varuni Paranavitane of Finnegan.
Patents
30 December 2025 As the Unified Patent Court continues in its third year, there are inevitable issues that continue to arise as it grows as a jurisdiction, writes Darren Smyth of EIP.
Patents
29 December 2025 A recent hearing in the UK between the tech megaliths highlights how conflicting approaches by foreign courts make for a challenging SEP licensing landscape, writes Myles Jelf of Bristows.
Trademarks
31 December 2025 Decisions on post-sale confusion, AI-generated content and lookalike packaging are set to shape brand protection for 2026 and beyond, says Varuni Paranavitane of Finnegan.
Patents
30 December 2025 As the Unified Patent Court continues in its third year, there are inevitable issues that continue to arise as it grows as a jurisdiction, writes Darren Smyth of EIP.
Patents
29 December 2025 A recent hearing in the UK between the tech megaliths highlights how conflicting approaches by foreign courts make for a challenging SEP licensing landscape, writes Myles Jelf of Bristows.
