Brett Shandler advises clients in the technology and life science sectors on intellectual property, licensing, and commercial contract matters.

Prior to joining Latham, Mr. Shandler acted in patent litigation matters in the technology and life science sectors, including in the defense of high-value royalty and damages claims.

Mr. Shandler has an interest in intellectual property issues arising in the context of developments in artificial intelligence, and in the Unified Patent Court scheme and its implications from a licensing and M&A perspective.

Mr. Shandler has been recognized as a Rising Star by Managing IP.

Mr. Shandler’s experience includes advising and/or acting for:

Technology

  • Technology company in relation to IP issues arising from generative AI
  • Leading technology company in relation to IP aspects of business carve-out
  • Leading electronics companies in relation to SEP cross‑license expiry, and on FRAND/SEP policy issues*
  • Leading electronics company in its UK defense of a SEP infringement claim and claim for FRAND relief*

Life Sciences

  • Private equity firm on IP aspects of acquisition of a majority interest in leading European generic pharmaceutical company
  • Private equity firm on IP aspects of series C financing round of medical diagnostics company
  • Leading biotechnology company in patent litigation proceedings in UK Supreme Court concerning therapeutic antibody development platform*
  • Leading medical device company in patent litigation proceedings relating to technology-enabled medical device product*

Sport

  • Dynasty Equity on IP aspects of its strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club
  • US professional tennis player in successful appeal against Grand Slam Board fine for not playing to professional standard in French Open*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham

Bar Qualification

  • New South Wales (Australia)

Education

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice, University of Oxford, 2020
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Melbourne, Melbourne Law School, 2019
  • Certificate in Transnational Legal Studies, Center for Transnational Legal Studies, Georgetown University, 2016
  • Juris Doctor, University of Melbourne, Melbourne Law School, 2016
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Monash University, 2012

Languages Spoken

  • English