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Intellectual Property - North West
What the Team is Known For
Pannone Corporate in Manchester provides representation in contentious and commercial IP matters including international brand management, licensing negotiations, and trade mark and design infringement disputes. The firm has longstanding relationships with clients in the fashion, manufacturing and retail sectors. It is also noted for its offering in patent licensing.
Strengths
Pannone starts and ends with the commercial objectives of the client at heart. All Pannone's work is centred around this and this is where Pannone really stands out from the crowd.
Pannone ease the complications in a timely manner and are always available at short notice to respond when required.
They are very responsive.
They are experts in their field but they also apply a commercial mindset. They understand our commercial goals and the outcomes we are looking for.
They have a friendly and very knowledgeable team and they have guided us with a smile on their face through some challenging negotiations! The feedback we get is invaluable.
Work Highlights
Pannone Corporate advised Mercia on various IP issues in relation to its investment into Promethean Particles. This included investigating the firm's ownership of patents and know-how in connection to innovative technology, as well as its third-party agreements.
Notable practitioners
Amy Chandler co-leads Pannone Corporate's intellectual property team in Manchester. She concentrates largely on trade mark licensing, brand strategy and the treatment of IP assets in corporate transactions.
With Amy it has always been a very professional interaction.
From being a trainee 20 years ago Amy has become a leader with a total vision.
Sarah Bazaraa focuses her practice on advising clients on contentious IP matters in a range of sectors and jurisdictions. Her experience includes trade mark and copyright infringement disputes.
Sarah's ability to understand the complex matters that underpinned litigation was exemplary. She was a key touchstone and additionally she was friendly and helpful every step of the way.
Sarah has learnt our business quickly and provided good advice.