Department profile
Jones Day

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : UK


Jones Day

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Intellectual Property - UK

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Jones Day is valued for its global network with capabilities across all rights in contentious, commercial and corporate IP matters. The IP team is noted for its expertise in branding matters and trade mark disputes. Its distinguished client roster is drawn from sectors such as technology, aviation, entertainment and healthcare.

Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day acted for Lufthansa in an account of profits case linked to a wider international patent dispute, involving six interim court hearings and a complex disclosure process.

Strengths

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  • They deployed a team of excellent lawyers with a deep understanding of the facts and legal issues in the case, and litigated the case much more efficiently and effectively than their counterparts.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • The Jones Day team is well organised and communicates well, providing thorough emails and explanations. They had the client's commercial interests at the front and centre of their work throughout.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • Often, I'll receive suggestions for updates before even having mentioned to Jones Day that our business is looking at these matters. It's very impressive.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Alastair J. McCulloch
    Band 4Alastair J. McCulloch

    Alastair J. McCulloch

    Alastair McCulloch is noted above all for life sciences patent litigation expertise. He is also experienced at handling hi-tech and mechanical engineering disputes.
    • Alastair McCulloch is a shrewd litigator with impressive clarity of foresight. He identifies early the points that are likely to matter and gain traction with the court.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
    • An experienced and reliable solicitor.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Rebecca Swindells
    Band 4Rebecca Swindells

    Rebecca Swindells

    Rebecca Swindells manages global brand portfolios as well as disputes involving trade mark infringement, invalidity and trade secrets. She is also recommended for copyright litigation.
    • She services her clients incredibly effectively and knows her trade marks well.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
    • Rebecca is an absolute expert. She is very pragmatic and helps us to manage risk.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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