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Hartnett Cabeza Brian

Brian Hartnett Cabeza

Associate

Brian is an associate in the intellectual property team who advises on the protection and exploitation of intellectual property rights.

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Biography

Languages - English and Spanish 
Jurisdiction - England & Wales

Brian specialises in intellectual property law, assisting a diverse range of clients from life sciences to consumer brands. His experience spans both contentious and non-contentious matters, providing strategic advice on the full spectrum of IP rights, notably trade marks, and copyright. Brian's experience enables him to provide client with comprehensive advice, whether they are navigating complex litigation or seeking to protect their brand portfolios through licensing and anti-counterfeiting strategies. In contentious matters,

Brian has particular experience in trade mark infringement cases. He also advises on trade mark opposition matters, including registration strategy, prosecution and opposition matters. On the non-contentious side, Brian has assisted client with IP licences and agreements, as well as supporting clients in transactions and corporate deals, and advising on IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions. 

 

 

 

 

 

Experience

  • easyGroup Limited  High Court proceedings      

    Acting for easyGroup across various High Court proceedings including easyGroup v Premier Inn Limited (IL-2023-000155) and easyGroup v Simpler Postage, Inc. & Another (IL-2023-000154).

  • Ancestry.Com  Trade Mark prosecution    

    Advising Ancestry on global trade mark strategy and prosecution matters.

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