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Bird & Bird

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : Europe-wide

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Bird & Bird

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Europe-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird boasts a highly esteemed practice with a wide spread of individually renowned European offices. It boasts market-leading offices in Germany, Spain and Italy, with further highly regarded practices in the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Bird & Bird is active in both trade mark and patent litigation, as well as in pan-European portfolio management and design infringement. Strong UK and German offices allowing collaboration on pan-European litigation and revocation proceedings, and advocating before the UPC.The law firm is particularly active in the patents field for major technology, beverage and life sciences companies.

Notable practitioners

Peter Brownlow in London, Boris Kreye in Munich and Massimiliano Mostardini in Milan head the firm's intellectual property practice.

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Strengths

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  • Every member of the Bird & Bird team is highly knowledgeable and committed to finding answers, no matter how long it takes. They are always forward thinking and proactive.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • Bird & Bird's responsiveness, attention to detail and proactive mindset make them not just legal advisers but true business partners.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • Bird & Bird has been exceptional throughout; they bring deep expertise, sharp judgement, and an unwavering sense of professionalism to every stage of the process.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • Bird & Bird has a strong multinational team that is both technically skilled and commercially minded.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • Bird & Bird offers strong technical competence, outstanding communication skills, attention to detail and responsiveness.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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