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Overview
Jonathan Chan is an associate in the Intellectual Property and Technology Practice in the London office of Paul Hastings.
With a background in biochemistry and a keen interest in technology, Jonathan advises clients across several industries, with a focus on IP disputes and complex litigation in the life sciences and technology sectors. He has experience with coordinating multijurisdiction patent litigation, involving parallel proceedings the U.K., several European jurisdictions and the UPC. His practice also includes advising clients on the implications of technology-related legislation, including the U.K. GDPR and the Online Safety Act 2023.
Education
- University of Oxford, PGDip in Intellectual Property Law and Practice (Distinction), 2024
- BPP University, LPC (Distinction), 2020
- BPP University, GDL (Commendation), 2019
- Imperial College London, MRes Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (Distinction), 2018
- Imperial College London, BSc Biochemistry (1st class honours), 2017
Representations
- Advising a major pharmaceutical company in an arbitration related to the development of a blockbuster vaccine.
- Advising a global technology client on the implications of the U.K. GDPR, ePrivacy Directive and Online Safety Act 2023 to assist with the strategic implementation of features on its online platforms.
- Advising a major financial services institution in a trademark and breach of confidence action in the High Court of England and Wales.
- Assisted a global life sciences client with coordinating high-value multi-jurisdictional patent litigation and providing advice on pan-European litigation strategy.
- Represented a major life sciences client in a patent revocation dispute from pre-litigation strategy through to trial in the High Court of England and Wales.
- Advised a life sciences client on its pan-European patent litigation in parallel with EPO opposition proceedings.
- Acted for a major asset management firm with numerous IP-led transactions and provided support in the due diligence process.
- Advised a multinational pharmaceutical client in a trademark clearance project in the U.K.
- Acted for an international luxury fashion brand in the protection of its trademarks.
- Provided copyright and trade mark advice to a number of pro bono clients.
Matters may have been completed before joining Paul Hastings.
Engagement & Publications
- “Case Comments: UK Supreme Court Rules that an AI System Cannot Be an Inventor of a Patent: Implications of the Thaler v Comptroller Decision for the Life Sciences Industry.” Bio-Science Law Review, Volume 19, Issue 5, Co-Author
Involvement
- Member – IP Society
- Member – East Asian Lawyer’s Organisation (EALO)