Bird & Bird, Intellectual Property | Chambers Global Profile

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Why clients choose Bird & Bird for IP

Bird & Bird advises across the full spectrum of IP rights, patents, trade secrets, designs, copyright, database rights, data privacy and trade marks. We support clients at every stage of the IP lifecycle, from audits and portfolio strategy to monetisation, licensing and high-stakes enforcement.

We are known for complex, multijurisdictional disputes that shape markets. Recent highlights include: securing victory for an automotive technology supplier in major trade secrets litigation; defending an AI developer in the UK’s leading generative AI copyright case; acting in a major FRAND/SEP dispute resulting in a new worldwide licence; and successfully defending a biosimilar company before the UPC on novel “imminent infringement” issues.

Our trade secrets practice combines IP, employment and disputes expertise, supported by in-house IT forensics to secure and analyse digital evidence.

Alongside litigation, we provide dedicated transactional IP support on acquisitions, investments and licensing, ensuring IP strategy aligns with commercial objectives.

Clients benefit from deep sector focus, particularly in Tech & Comms (including SEPs/FRAND in 4G/5G, codecs and Wi-Fi), Life Sciences (high-stakes patent litigation), Media & Entertainment (brand protection and disputes) and Retail & Consumer (global portfolios, growth strategies, and enforcement).

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird is a European powerhouse backed up by strong teams across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. Acclaimed teams in the UK, Germany and Spain stand out for their expertise in international patent litigation and arbitration. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in infringement proceedings concerning trade marks and copyright, as well as design infringement and design filings.

• Representation of multinational clients with global trade mark prosecution.

• Experience handling transfers of IP ownership and the IP aspects of joint ventures.

Key contact

London-based Peter Brownlow, Munich-based Boris Kreye and Milan-based Massimiliano Mostardini lead the firm`s global IP practice.

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Strengths

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Bird & Bird is highly reputed for its IP specialists with strongholds in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.