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Powell Gilbert—Rajvinder Jagdev

05 April 2023
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm promotes TMT-focused IP litigator to partnership

Specialist IP law firm Powell Gilbert LLP has announced that of counsel Rajvinder Jagdev has been promoted to its partnership, bringing the total number of partners at the firm to 14.

Rajvinder is an experienced IP litigator who specialises in advising clients in complex patent disputes, particularly in the electronics, telecommunications, and software sectors. His technical background in computer science and electronics allows him to analyse highly complex patents and provide detailed advice to clients and strategic coordination in cases of multi-jurisdictional litigation.

In addition to advising on major patent cases before the UK courts, on subjects ranging from Blu-ray technology to medical imaging devices, most of Rajvinder’s cases are international in nature.  He has significant experience in contributing to key strategic and technical decisions in actions before European courts, the US International Trade Commission, and the US district courts. Notably, Rajvinder was involved in the landmark SEP/FRAND licensing case Unwired Planet v Huawei, giving him particular insight and expertise in disputes involving patent and competition law issues.

Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Rajvinder completed an MSci in Computer Science at University College London. He joined Powell Gilbert as an Associate in 2011.

For the past five consecutive years, Rajvinder has been recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ by Managing IP in their annual IP Stars rankings.

Dr Penny Gilbert, partner at Powell Gilbert LLP, commented: 'We are very pleased to welcome Rajvinder to the partnership. Raj is a first-class IP litigator whose advice to clients is underpinned by formidable technical understanding and astute commercial awareness. He has demonstrated his abilities time and again in disputes before the UK courts, as well as contributing to key strategic and technical decisions in major multi-jurisdictional litigation. His outstanding commitment to client service is entirely in line with the overall priorities and philosophy of the firm. We look forward to his continued success and contribution as a member of the Powell Gilbert partnership.'

Rajvinder Jagdev, partner at Powell Gilbert, commented: 'I am delighted to be joining the Powell Gilbert partnership. Our clients include some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking organisations in their respective fields, operating at the forefront of the latest technological and scientific innovations. As a team, we strive to provide the highest possible standards of work and to apply our expertise to help clients navigate their most complex IP challenges, both domestically and on a multi-jurisdictional basis. I look forward to continuing this work over the coming years as a member of the partnership.'

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