Intellectual Property - UK
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
They have fantastic associates and trainees, in addition to highly regarded and eminent partners, and they are highly responsive and available at short notice if needed.
They are a pleasure to work with. A great litigation-savvy IP team which leaves no stone unturned.
They have absolute customer focus, listening to the needs and risk appetite of the client and adjusting accordingly. They are always available and provide options in an easy to understand manner.
Work Highlights
Mishcon de Reya successfully defended Thom Browne in trade mark infringement proceedings before the High Court brought by Adidas concerning their three-stripe position marks.
Notable practitioners
David Rose is a talented IP litigator at home equally with patent, copyright, trade mark and design cases. He handles everything from SPC invalidation actions to online piracy issues.
David deserves his reputation as a pre-eminent trade mark practitioner. He skilfully steered us through a very hard fought litigation and helped us achieve a great result.
Jeremy Hertzog is noted for his litigation of many of the most momentous trade mark cases of the century so far. He is also recommended for disputes concerning patents, copyright, database rights and parallel imports.
Jeremy and his team are fully aligned with our approach to all matters IP.
Campbell Forsyth is a well-respected patent litigator. He is often called upon to handle technically demanding life sciences, hi-tech and mechanical engineering cases.
Campbell Forsyth is a trusted adviser to our business.
Sally Britton is the head of Mishcon's Brands Group and co-chair of the firm's Retail Group. She represents clients on the protection and enforcement of a broad range of intellectual property rights. She is known for her strength in trade mark and design filings, portfolio management and brand protection.