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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Intellectual Property

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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

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Intellectual Property - Midlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG in Birmingham offers a standout IP practice, leading on complex commercial and contentious matters that have international implications. The firm acts for world-famous brands and innovators in a wide range of sectors, including consumer products, engineering, life sciences and technology. It is considered a go-to firm for trade mark infringement and passing-off cases. The firm fields a team with technical backgrounds in biochemistry, mathematics and microbiology.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gowling represented We Love Holidays in proceedings brought by Skyscanner in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court in relation to a re-branding and alleged similarities.

Strengths

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  • The firm has some superb practitioners. They provide excellent commercial and strategic advice. They offer innovative commercial solutions without always having to resort to litigation.

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  • Gowling has a very strong focus on the clients' wider commercial interests and aims, and a super track record in achieving them.

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  • Gowling has an unsurpassed ability to work with multi-jurisdictional teams on highly complex matters and provide practical, insightful knowledge.

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  • It has a good breadth of people there at all stages. The team is very bright, proactive and helpful.

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  • The firm offers responsive, thoughtful and strategic guidance every step of the way.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Patrick Duxbury
    Patrick Duxbury

    Patrick Duxbury

    Patrick Duxbury is head of the life sciences team at Gowling WLG in Birmingham. He is considered a leader in the field of life sciences, and prior to practising law he was a researcher in microbiology and genetics. He advises on research, collaboration and licence agreements of all kinds, some valued in billions of US dollars.

    • Patrick is fabulous, he has excellent drafting, is commercially aware and is a great negotiator.

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    • Patrick is one of the best in the industry and my preferred go-to lawyer in early stage and complex life sciences contracting.

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  • Kate Swaine
    Kate Swaine

    Kate Swaine

    Kate Swaine is co-head of intellectual property globally at Gowling WLG. She has particular experience in portfolio management and trade mark infringement disputes. She has fought numerous cases in defence of iconic brands and designs.

    • Kate is a real go-to in her field, she is excellent, pragmatic and commercial.

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    • Kate is very knowledgeable and renowned as an IP brand specialist. She is great and has lots of experience.

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