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Mishcon de Reya LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

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Mishcon de Reya has one of the largest independent IP practices in the UK. Sitting at the heart of the Innovation Department, our IP team works with the owners of some of the world’s best-known rights to create value by protecting, enforcing, and exploiting their valuable IP.

 

Our IP group offers a complete range of IP-related services, including: strategic IP advice; trade mark, patent and design clearance and portfolio management; handling IP infringements swiftly and tenaciously; and IP commercial transactions such as franchising and licensing, with the experience and know-how to take on the role of strategic advisor in pursuit of key business objectives. 

 

Our clients range from small start-ups seeking to disrupt existing categories or occupy a completely new space, to global operations looking to exploit emerging opportunities or fundamentally transform entire parts of their business. Our clients operate from a wide-range of sectors, from Retail and Technology to Life Sciences. Each of our sector groups is comprised of lawyers who have deep expertise in these areas, and highlights the breadth of experience amongst our team.

 

On 1 January 2023, Mishcon de Reya and Taylor Vinters merged, delivering on both firms' strategies to support the innovation economy. The merger accelerates our growing share of the technology, media and life sciences legal and consultancy services market in the UK and in key international innovation hubs generally.

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What the Team is Known For
Mishcon de Reya is noted for a formidable litigation team whose recent work includes patent and copyright infringement claims, misuse of trade secrets allegations and licensing disputes. The team is particularly skilled at obtaining injunctive relief for clients, and also advises on trade mark and design registrations and IP-led transactions. The Mishcon de Reya IP team is regularly instructed by market leaders in luxury brands, life sciences, media and hi-tech.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

Strengths

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • They are a pleasure to work with. A great litigation-savvy IP team which leaves no stone unturned.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Rose
    David Rose

    David Rose

    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.

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  • Jeremy Hertzog
    Jeremy Hertzog

    Jeremy Hertzog

    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.

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  • Campbell Forsyth
    Campbell Forsyth

    Campbell Forsyth

    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.

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  • Sally Britton
    Sally Britton

    Sally Britton

    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.
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