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View the Recording of our Webinar – The UPC: Are you Ready for the June 1 Launch?
View the Recording of our Webinar – The UPC: Are you Ready for the June 1 Launch?

View the Recording of our Webinar – The UPC: Are you Ready for the June 1 Launch?

Steven Savage2023-05-22T14:20:38+00:00May 22nd, 2023|

The UPC: Are you Ready for the June 1 Launch?

The launch of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is imminent. This new forum launches on June 1st and promises to be a game-changer for patent holders looking to protect their inventions in Europe – enabling a […]

Register for our Webinar – The UPC: Are you Ready for the June 1 Launch?
Register for our Webinar – The UPC: Are you Ready for the June 1 Launch?

Register for our Webinar – The UPC: Are you Ready for the June 1 Launch?

Steven Savage2023-04-13T11:28:52+00:00April 13th, 2023|

The UPC: Are you Ready for the June 1 Launch?

The launch of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is imminent. This new forum launches on June 1st and promises to be a game-changer for patent holders looking to protect their inventions in Europe – enabling a […]

Nanoco v Samsung – recent developments illustrate the possibilities of big payouts for universities, TTOs and spin-outs
Nanoco v Samsung – recent developments illustrate the possibilities of big payouts for universities, TTOs and spin-outs

Nanoco v Samsung – recent developments illustrate the possibilities of big payouts for universities, TTOs and spin-outs

Steven Savage2023-01-23T10:18:48+00:00January 23rd, 2023|

The recent positive developments in Nanoco’s patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung in the US, highlight the possibilities for universities, their technology transfer offices or spin-outs to realise the value of their inventions and protect their intellectual property from the predatory […]

View the recording of our Webinar: The UPC: A Game Changer for European Patent Assertion
View the recording of our Webinar: The UPC: A Game Changer for European Patent Assertion

View the recording of our Webinar: The UPC: A Game Changer for European Patent Assertion

Steven Savage2022-10-27T15:52:46+00:00October 13th, 2022|

We hosted a lively, interactive webinar, The UPC: A Game Changer for European Patent Assertion on Wednesday 12th October 2022.

You can view a recording of the webinar here.

Our Director of Business Development, Mitesh Modha, hosted and was joined by our US Chief Investment Officer, Robin Davis in […]

How litigation funding can help universities protect innovation

Steven Savage2019-11-13T14:24:20+00:00November 13th, 2019|

In an article that appeared in ‘Litigation Funding‘ (published by the Law Society of England & Wales), Woodsford’s Robin Davis looks at how litigation funders can help universities, their faculty and students protect the value of their IP.

“Top colleges and universities around […]

Woodsford opens office in Tel Aviv
Woodsford opens office in Tel Aviv

Woodsford opens office in Tel Aviv

Bob Brenchley2019-07-19T09:14:51+00:00March 22nd, 2019|

Woodsford today announced that we are the first of the big, global litigation funders to open an office in Tel Aviv, Israel, and that we are looking to invest $20m in Israeli-sourced disputes in 2019/20.

Woodsford has also announced the appointment of Yoav Navon as […]

New Frontiers – Litigation Funding in Israel
New Frontiers – Litigation Funding in Israel

New Frontiers – Litigation Funding in Israel

Steven Savage2019-03-19T13:27:31+00:00January 10th, 2019|

English law firms have for years exported their services around the world. Now London-based litigation funders like Woodsford are doing the same. Why are Israeli plaintiffs and lawyers the latest to be attracted to what London litigation funders have to offer? And why are global […]

Woodsford announces another major strategic US hire, as Robin M. Davis joins the team

Steven Savage2019-03-19T13:28:38+00:00September 10th, 2018|

Woodsford Litigation Funding are delighted to announce the appointment of Robin M. Davis as Senior Investment Officer.

Robin M. Davis, who joins Woodsford from highly regarded New York litigation boutique, Radulescu LLP, where she was partner, will focus on Woodford’s growing portfolio of US intellectual property […]

IP enforcement goes global

Steven Savage2019-03-19T13:29:02+00:00July 19th, 2018|

Due to the outsize expense and risk inherent in patent litigation, IP enforcement is a natural fit for litigation funding. Partnering with a litigation funder allows a patent owner to achieve equal footing against larger, better-resourced defendants and to offset some of their risk to […]

Woodsford expands into Israel

Steven Savage2019-03-19T13:30:00+00:00May 22nd, 2018|

Woodsford expands into Israel and has become the first global litigation funder with a permanent presence on the ground, with the the appointment of Yoav Navon as a Consultant, based in Tel-Aviv.

Woodsford’s CEO, Steven Friel commented:

“We are already funding a number of Israeli […]

Litigation Funding for Patent Disputes

Steven Savage2019-03-19T13:32:10+00:00April 5th, 2018|

Due to the substantial costs and risk inherent in patent litigation, it is a natural fit for litigation funding—in particular for smaller, entrepreneurial inventors and patent owners who find themselves pitted against larger, more well-resourced defendants. Partnering with a litigation funder allows a patent […]

Woodsford is recruiting an Investment Officer (London or Philadelphia)

Steven Savage2019-03-19T13:32:03+00:00April 4th, 2018|

We’re seeking an experienced US-qualified lawyer with substantial patent and IP litigation experience to join us in either London or Philadelphia. The role will involve all parts of our exciting and fast growing business, including assessing, recommending and managing Woodsford’s portfolio of international litigation […]