Firm promotion: IP litigator appointed partner at Powell Gilbert

Specialist IP law firm Powell Gilbert LLP has promoted Of Counsel Rajvinder Jagdev to its partnership. 

Experienced IP litigator Jagdev, who joined Powell Gilbert as an associate in 2011, specialises in advising clients in complex patent disputes, particularly in the electronics, telecommunications, and software sectors.

Jagdev completed an MSci in Computer Science at University College London before qualifying as a solicitor. His technical background allows him to analyse highly complex patents and provide detailed advice to clients and strategic coordination in cases of multi-jurisdictional litigation.

He has advised on major patent cases before the UK courts, on subjects ranging from Blu-ray technology to medical imaging devices.

Jagdev also has experience in contributing to key strategic and technical decisions in actions before European courts, the US International Trade Commission, and the US district courts.

Powell Gilbert LLP partner Dr Penny Gilbert 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.'

Jagdev added: '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.'