Protecting intellectual property is vital for businesses seeking to maintain their competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving global market.
When disputes arise over technology, designs or brands, the stakes are high and the risks can be complex—often spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Clients turn to us when they need clear, commercially focused advice on whether their technology, designs, or brands might infringe third party rights, and practical steps to avoid costly legal proceedings. We understand the pressures of safeguarding valuable assets while keeping business moving.
Our team supports clients through every stage of IP enforcement and dispute resolution. This includes pre-action risk assessments, managing litigation in the UK and internationally, and representing clients before the High Court, IPEC, UKIPO, EUIPO and Unified Patent Court, to name just a few. We also guide clients through alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration, as well as opposition and revocation proceedings before trade mark and patent offices. Where domain or company name disputes arise, we provide strategic guidance to resolve issues efficiently.
Ranked Gold: Firms’
WTR 2025
Clients value our ability to cut through complexity, anticipate risks, and deliver a clear path forward. With seamless cross-border support and a collaborative approach, we help you protect what matters most and stay ready for what’s next.
Our recent experience includes:
- Sole UK IP counsel for Gap (and its affiliate brands) representing them in a number of IP claims, including on our representation of Athleta (Gap's premium fitness and lifestyle brand) in UK High Court proceedings issued by Athleta against Sports Group Denmark.
- Advised Marks & Spencer and Katjes Fassin on a 3D shape trade mark claim against UK confectionery company Swizzels in relation to the protection of the well-known confectionery product Percy Pig.
- Acted for Haleon in trade mark infringement proceedings against Teva UK Limited to enforce Haleon's rights in trade marks for the appearance of the packaging of its famous pain relief products.
- Advised a media client on a complex, multi-jurisdictional patent matter involving anti-piracy technology in the film sector, protecting valuable IP across borders.
- Supported a leading manufacturer in preventing unauthorised publication of copyright works and trade secrets by a global textbook publisher, safeguarding core business assets.
