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CMS

Intellectual Property

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Intellectual Property - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
CMS in Glasgow is able to operate on a national and global scale, led by Scotland-based experts. The firm has an excellent reputation for work with clients in universities, entertainment, sports, natural resources and life sciences. It is a leading light for technology transfer and sponsorship arrangements.
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Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised the University of Durham on a significant multimillion pound IP claim raised by some of its former employees. It involves complexities surrounding IP ownership, particularly concerning work produced within the scope of one’s employment.

Strengths

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  • They are a bright and astute group of lawyers who fight tirelessly for their clients. They are able to grasp both legal and technical nuances quickly and convert these to clear direction and strategy.

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  • The firm's ability to bring in just the right people with the right expertise to assist with unusual circumstances is part of their key strength.

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  • They provide quick responses as well as diligent but pragmatic advice. They can always find the right expert quickly where new issues arise.

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  • CMS are very straightforward and pragmatic, they just get on with things.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carina Healy
    Carina Healy

    Carina Healy

    Carina Healy is head of department at CMS in Glasgow. She has a leading reputation for her representation of universities, technology companies and non-profits in negotiating collaboration and licence agreements of all kinds. She also advises on questions of disputed IP ownership, theft and misconduct in research and development settings.

    • We can ask Carina anything because because we trust her. She really supports us and is easy to communicate with. She is really helpful.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
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  • Neeraj Thomas
    Neeraj Thomas

    Neeraj Thomas

    Neeraj Thomas is recommended for his deft handling of IP disputes concerning copyright, trade marks, designs and patents. He is also experienced with regard to misuse of confidential information claims.

    • Neeraj is a brilliant lawyer and a pleasure to work with. He has a great strategic mind and always manages to find the right approach. He handles complex issues with ease.

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    • We have found Neeraj exceptional in all of our interactions. His support allowed us to navigate complex and sensitive issues to a better resolution without destroying our relationships with others.

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    • Neeraj is very responsive and always provides a high level of service. When some unexpected legal issues came up and he gave us really good options on how to deal with it.

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    • Neeraj is a good, contentious IP litigator.

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