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Freshfields

Intellectual Property

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Intellectual Property - Europe-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Freshfields' esteemed practice covers the Dutch, UK and German markets, and it has a notable foothold in Austria. It has particular strength in patent litigation and European trade mark licences. The law firm offers additional experience in trade secrets and unfair competition disputes. Freshfields also handles IP elements of M&A mandates. It boasts an impressive roster of clients from the automotive, life sciences and technology sectors.
Notable practitioners

London-based Giles Pratt heads the firm's IP and technology practice.

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Strengths

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  • The team is extremely strong substantively and very efficient. The coordination among the team is a particular asset when juggling multiple workstreams and issues.

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  • Freshfields has an excellent network. We appreciate that the team looks for efficient solutions and has the ability to scale things up and down across the globe.

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