John Patten is a partner in the Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions group. His practice focuses on advising market-leading companies in their negotiation of complex intellectual property, technology and data-driven commercial contracts and standalone transactions (including acquisitions, divestments, licences, development agreements, brand co-operations, security arrangements, joint ventures, research & development agreements, data sharing arrangements, settlements, and services, manufacturing and supply arrangements), and assisting on the IP and technology aspects of corporate transactions (including mergers and carve-outs).
Patten also advises on compliance with a number of UK and EU data and technology laws (including the GDPR, DSA, OSA, NIS2, DORA and EU AI Act), as well as having experience advising on aspects of UK and EU healthcare regulations.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2026 | IP, Tech Transactions |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2025 | IP, Tech Transactions |
Patten has extensive experience across a number of sectors, including pharmaceutical, healthcare, retail, fashion, luxury, media, entertainment, gaming, software, emerging technologies, industrials, food and beverages, amongst others.
Patten’s key clients have included EQT, WHP Global, Carrier Corporation, Meta, TDR Capital, G-III Apparel, Estée Lauder, KPS, General Atlantic, Vitruvian and Warburg Pincus, among others.
Patten regularly contributes to a number of UK IP Journals including the European Intellectual Property Law Review, the Entertainment Law Review and the Computer and Telecommunications Law Review.