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Intellectual Property - UK
What the Team is Known For
Browne Jacobson's team covers the full span of IP, taking in trade marks, copyright, database rights, designs and patents. They have deep expertise in UK and EU trade mark protection, enforcement and licensing. The team advises on all manner of commercial and contentious matters.
Strengths
They understand the brand, tone of voice and what we're trying to achieve in our marketing. They are also agile, fast and super-clear. Their advice never feels like impenetrable legalese.
They are an invaluable strategic business partner because they have the ability to handle complex matters and are always super-responsive and approachable.
They have great communication skills, are detail-driven and have great knowledge on international law, business risk and negotiation points. They demonstrate great team work.
Work Highlights
Browne Jacobson advised Muller UK & Ireland on its trade mark portfolio
strategy, brand clearance and ad hoc brand advice.
Notable practitioners
Giles Parsons is recommended above all for his strong contentious IP practice. His main areas of focus include copyright and trade mark infringement.
He is very good.
Faye McConnell's practice offers strong expertise trade marks and licensing. She is particularly adept at advising fashion and beauty sector clients on brand strategy.
Faye is commercially astute, a strong communicator and she covered all business risks and executed the project brilliantly.
Faye is a pleasure to work with and provides well thought-out advice.
She is easy to communicate with and understands the client's needs.