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14 April 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Powell Gilbert—Adam Mackinnon

IP law firm hires associate
IP law firm Powell Gilbert LLP has recently announced the appointment of Adam Mackinnon as an Associate.  

Adam has a background in the life sciences and holds a master’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford. He joins Powell Gilbert from Simmons & Simmons where he trained and qualified as a lawyer. He has experience over a range of contentious IP matters, including patent litigation in the pharmaceutical and telecommunications fields and trade mark litigation.

Dr Penny Gilbert, Partner at Powell Gilbert LLP, commented: 'We are delighted to be welcoming Adam Mackinnon to our team to assist with the great demand for IP expertise that we are currently experiencing. His background in biological sciences and wider IP knowledge is an ideal fit for the firm.'

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