Department profile
Charles Russell Speechlys

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : UK


Charles Russell Speechlys

Rankings

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Intellectual Property - UK

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Charles Russell Speechlys is highly regarded for trade mark prosecution and IP-led transactions such as licence agreements and joint venture formations. The team also assists with the treatment of IP assets in M&A deals. The team is also well known for misuse of confidential information disputes and particularly litigation concerning non-traditional trade marks.

Work Highlights

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys took over the global trade mark portfolio for pioneering thrash metal band, Megadeth. This provided the opportunity for a global strategic review, identifying territorial gaps and goods/services updates

    to ensure the portfolio is as well protected as possible.

Strengths

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  • They don’t just know the law, they are also strong on strategy and they get what matters in a commercial dispute. They are sharp thinkers and clear communicators.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • They have very impressive capabilities and a very deep bench of really excellent lawyers.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Mary Bagnall
    Band 3Mary Bagnall

    Mary Bagnall

    Mary Bagnall is particularly noted for her experience advising on the registration, commercialisation and protection of non-standard trade marks. She has additional expertise in design infringement disputes.
    • Mary Bagnall had the niche expertise we needed and did a fantastic job.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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