Sally Field

BA Law, University of Durham 
Qualified 1981
Partner 1987
 
Sally is an IP specialist who has advised on dispute resolution issues for 27 years. Her advice covers the full range of intellectual property rights and extends across a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, medical devices, mechanical and FMCG products, as well as films, music and other media.
 
Sally has advised on many high-profile IP disputes, primarily in the fields of patents, trade marks, copyright and trade secrets. She has worked on cases in the High Court, Patents County Court, the Court of Appeal and the House of Lords, as well as participating in EPO opposition proceedings in Munich. Sally has been responsible for co-ordinating litigation in Europe and the USA for multi-national corporations.
 
She is a member of the AIPPI and an associate of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys. She teaches patent law on the Oxford University Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice course. 
 
Directory credentials 
Rated as a Leading Individual (Band 1) in Chambers and Partners (2010). 

Rated as a Leading Individual for Life Sciences: Intellectual Property in PLC Which Lawyer? 2009/2010. Recognised as a leading non-patent litigator and highly recommended for patent litigation work by PLC Which Lawyer? IP in Business Transactions 2009/10 - "A highly praised patent and trade mark lawyer, reputed not only for advisory work but also experienced in dispute work in the life sceineces, engineering and fast moving consumer goods sectors". Recommended in The Legal 500 (2009), Who's Who Legal directory for Life Sciences, Patents and Trademarks and Legal Experts (2010 edition) as IP lawyer.

"Sally Field is also among the group's standout litigation partners, having appeared in a wide range of IP cases" - Chambers and Partners, 2010

" esteemed Sally Field is "exceptional at managing complex IP matters, proactive at suggesting all the options and good at keeping clients aware of developments" " - Chambers and Partners, 2009

"Sally Field co-head[s] Bristows' pharmaceutical practice, and bring[s] 'clear-headed and strategic leadership'. - The Legal 500, 2008

"Quick and effective,"Sally Field is "brilliant under pressure and handles matters in a sensible and efficient manner." She deals with patent and trade mark work, and is "particularly good with competition law matters." - Chambers and Partners, 2008

"A leading patent and trade mark lawyer, reputed not only for advisory work but also experienced in dispute work in the life sciences, engineering and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors" - PLC Which lawyer? Yearbook, 2008