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Intellectual Property - Scotland (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Axiom Advocates in Scotland is home to talented advocates who are able to handle the full spread of intellectual property work. The team's areas of particular strength include patent actions, in which they have represented leading pharmaceutical companies. They are also instructed in trade mark, passing-off and licensing disputes, as well as breach of confidence claims. Recent instructions include representing Glasgow Memory Clinic in defence of a trade mark infringement action. One interviewee reports: "They have almost all of the best IP advocates in Scotland."

Lesley Flynn is practice manager.

Notable Practitioners

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Roisin Higgins KC
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Roisin Higgins KC is widely respected for her broad expertise and adroit handling of complex IP disputes. She is instructed by clients from the oil and gas and manufacturing industries, among others. She commonly appears in the Outer and Inner Houses of the Court of Session.

Roisin is a first-class written and oral advocate, advising well on the complexities of Scots law.

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Paul O'Brien
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Paul O'Brien KC is well regarded for his technical expertise and breadth of knowledge. He advises on the full spectrum of IP mandates, including trade mark, licensing and copyright matters.

Paul is an excellent advocate. He is exceptionally quick on his feet, and thorough on the detail.

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Intellectual Property
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Roisin Higgins KC
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Paul O'Brien KC
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