Department profile
Osborne Clarke LLP

Intellectual Property

UK Guide 2026 : South West


Osborne Clarke LLP

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Intellectual Property - South West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Osborne Clarke in Bristol is renowned for its skilled handling of IP commercialisation strategy, as well as contentious matters. Clients include global consumer brands and aerospace, technology and media companies. The team is particularly well-regarded for copyright, design and trade mark litigation, brand portfolio and prosecution work, and also licence and collaboration agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • Osborne Clarke is responsible for managing XP Power's global trade mark portfolio in a role which includes offering strategic advice and acting on infringements.

Strengths

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  • Osborne Clarke really stands out in understanding the commercial issues and providing very practical advice.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK
  • They are pragmatic, personable and always mindful to frame legal advice and strategy to best achieve desired business outcomes.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK
  • They have excellent responsiveness and they always provide good advice. They also have a network of partners around the world who can be used to provide legal advice and work in particular countries.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK
  • They quickly understood the complexities of our business and market.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK
  • Osborne Clarke offered industry knowledge, attention to detail and an understanding of our positioning.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Douglas Peden
    Band 3Douglas Peden

    Douglas Peden

    Douglas Peden has experience of advising clients in technology, engineering and defence sectors in relation to their intellectual property strategy. He has supported contentious actions against infringement in overseas jurisdictions and advised on IP aspects of commercial negotiations.

    • Douglas is an exceptional lawyer, skilled at quickly understanding the issues in the broader business context and then delivering on-point complex technical advice swiftly and with clarity.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
    • I always love working with Douglas.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
  • Associates to watchBecky Crawford
    Associates to watchBecky Crawford

    Becky Crawford

    Becky Crawford is an associate director, with expertise advising well-known brands on trade mark rights, renewals and copyright infringement claims.

Ranked Individuals at Osborne Clarke LLP (2)

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