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    ContractsExternal Legal Services for SEP Litigation Strategy Review
    Awarded contract

    External Legal Services for SEP Litigation Strategy Review

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 2 Nov 2026

    Procurement of specialized external legal counsel with expertise in Standard Essential Patent litigation strategy and advisory services.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 2 Nov 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 2 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      21 Oct 2026
      1 week ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • PM
      PINSENT MASONS LLP
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    2 Nov 202621 Oct 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks engagement of an external legal firm with specialized expertise in Standard Essential Patent (SEP) litigation strategies. The successful firm will provide comprehensive legal advice and strategic review of SEP-related litigation approaches, including analysis of litigation risks, evaluation of legal positions, and recommendations for litigation strategy optimization. The engagement requires demonstrated experience in patent law, SEP disputes, and complex commercial litigation. The selected firm will work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and provide expert guidance on navigating complex SEP litigation matters.

    Track record

    6 awards · 6 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE has awarded 6 contracts to 6 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    2. REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED1× · 17%
    3. HARVEY NASH LIMITED1× · 17%
    4. HR String Limited1× · 17%
    5. NLA Media Access Ltd1× · 17%
    6. PINSENT MASONS LLP1× · 17%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    49abec6f-ed71-41a3-a68d-86189c30b12a-920188

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