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Protecting & commercially exploiting intellectual property (IP) should be at the heart of most companies' business strategy. IP is an often under-represented asset, & one which can have a direct impact on the bottom line. We are one of the largest IP teams in London & we help the owners of some of the world’s best-known rights create, protect & exploit their IP. 


This approach demands a complete range of IP-related services: freedom to operate advice & analysis; patent challenge & enforcement litigation; trade mark & design portfolio management; franchising & licensing, the experience & know-how to take on the role of strategic advisor in pursuit of key business objectives; & handling IP infringements swiftly & tenaciously. 


We also understand that at the heart of ensuring your business is agile, is an effective IP strategy. The difference between a dynamic, value-led IP strategy & a traditional filings-led one, will not only help to ensure resource is deployed efficiently, but means your business is better prepared to manage risk and take advantage of opportunities to collaborate, attract investment or enable a beneficial exit. 


Our commercial & technology lawyers specialise in life sciences, digital health & other pioneering technology, combining wide-ranging scientific knowledge (their qualifications include several science degrees and a PhD), with astute commercial judgement. We’re painstaking with details, yet respond quickly and defend your interests tenaciously. 



Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - East Anglia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mishcon de Reya is a leading adviser to businesses in Cambridge's vibrant research hub, and many life sciences and technology innovators beyond. The team has a particularly strong reputation for licensing transactions of all kinds and brand strategy, acting for businesses ranging in size from startups to well-known multinationals. It is able to work on an international scale, supported by an office in Singapore.

Work Highlights

  • Mishcon de Reya advised Cellular Origins on its cross-border collaboration with Cytiva, a partnership aiming to enable automated robotic manufacturing for cell and gene therapies.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Patrick Farrant
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Band 1

Patrick Farrant is a respected figure in the Cambridge research and development hub for his advice on collaboration and licence agreements and IP-driven capital markets and corporate deals.

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Gareth Dickson
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Band 2

Gareth Dickson has a noted contentious IP practice and routinely acts for new and emerging tech clients in the automative, life sciences and cryptocurrency sectors. He is particularly well versed in trade mark disputes, including opposition proceedings before the UKIPO.

Gareth is very detail-oriented and a very creative thinker. He is very responsive, professional and friendly.

Gareth has excellent judgement and is easy to work with. He has very good IP and litigation expertise.

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Louisa Dixon
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Band 2

Louisa Dixon is recognised for her work managing UK and international trade mark portfolios. She supports clients with the full remit of IP matters including registration, oppositions and enforcement actions.

Louisa is incredibly approachable and consistently delivers an exceptional level of service.

Louisa is very knowledgeable, calm and commercially astute. A good communicator with clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
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East Anglia

Intellectual Property

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Patrick Farrant
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Band 1
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Gareth Dickson
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Louisa Dixon
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