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Intellectual Property - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For

Burness Paull in Edinburgh has a highly respected practice noted above all for brand and technology licensing and trade mark protection. The team is a leading destination for contentious patent and IP registry procedures. It serves businesses large and small, operating in all sectors of the economy, and frequently advises clients on proceedings taking place all over the world.

Work Highlights

  • Burness Paull advised the Scottish Football Association on the sale of the broadcasting rights, in the UK and overseas.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Colin Hulme
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Colin Hulme
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Colin Hulme is head of contentious IP and technology at Burness Paull in Edinburgh. He has a stellar reputation in the Scottish market for his handling of trade mark, patent and copyright disputes. He has virtually unmatched experience of litigating cases before the Intellectual Property Court of the Court of Session.

Alongside his deep skill set in IP, Colin nurtures his team and clients with a calm, pragmatic approach. He quickly grasps his clients' commercial objectives and provides effective problem-solving.

Colin Miller
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Colin Miller
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Colin Miller is mandated by clients across a range of sectors including retail, life sciences, education and the arts, for advice on intellectual property protection and strategy.

Colin is great. He is my go-to at Burness Paull. He is reliable, he listens and advises.

Colin has deep wisdom, and delivered in a friendly and approachable manner. He is someone I can really trust.

Colin is really technically competent, clear and concise with his advice, as well as being very responsive.

David Goodbrand
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David Goodbrand
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David Goodbrand advises on sponsorship, collaboration agreements and the assignment of IP assets in corporate transactions.
Megan Briggs
Megan Briggs
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Megan Briggs has worked with a number of household-name brands. She specialises in contentious trade mark and copyright matters and anti-counterfeiting measures.

Megan has a remarkable ability to break down complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance, making her an essential partner in our decision-making processes.

Megan gave our client extremely precise and commercially-focused advice on a consoled question, with a very quick response time.

Megan is always super responsive and helpful, and is experienced at handling a wide range of matters.

Rebecca Ablett
Rebecca Ablett
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Rebecca Ablett specialises in contentious matters, with particular experience in copyright infringement actions and trade mark disputes.

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Intellectual Property

Colin Hulme
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Colin Hulme
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Colin Miller
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Colin Miller
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David Goodbrand
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David Goodbrand
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Band 2
Megan Briggs
Megan Briggs
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Rebecca Ablett
Rebecca Ablett
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