18 May 2026
Perkins Coie strengthens international IP disputes platform with hire of Caitlin Heard
"Caitlin Heard joins Perkins Coie in London as a partner to strengthen the firm’s international intellectual property and technology disputes practice, focusing on SEP/FRAND and multi-jurisdictional IP litigation."
She joins a leading practice focused on complex, multi-jurisdictional IP litigation and strategic advisory work for businesses operating across multiple markets. She is particularly recognised for her work on standard essential patents and FRAND licensing disputes, where proceedings in the UK often form part of broader international strategies. Her practice also spans high-value matters involving software, telecommunications, data, life sciences, digital platforms and brand protection, and supports clients managing disputes, regulation and commercial risk across borders. Before joining Perkins Coie, Caitlin was Co-Head of the International IP Group at CMS. She is individually ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers for Intellectual Property: Patents, is recognised by World IP Review, named a notable practitioner by IP Stars, listed in IAM Patent 1000 and was recognised by Juve as one of five ones to watch in the UK patent market; she was also named an IP Trailblazer in World Intellectual Property Review’s Influential Women.