Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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Reed Smith has deep sector knowledge of media, life sciences and luxury brands. The team is strong on copyright and trade mark disputes and also technology licensing. The IP practice is also recommended for anti-counterfeiting campaigns and litigation involving digital platforms and internet service providers, with additional expertise in patent litigation.
Work Highlights
- Reed Smith acted for Kigen against Thales in global patent FRAND litigation. This relates to seeking the global determination of a FRAND licence on SEPs covering eSIM.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Reed Smith handle complex matters with great clarity of thought. The team is excellent, with communication being a real strength."
"The excellent Reed Smith team is always responsive and efficient offering pragmatic and fantastic technical input."
"The lawyers draw on their deep and wide IP experience articulating clearly the impact in a business context which is invaluable. They always meet and even exceed our expectations."
"Reed Smith handle complex matters with great clarity of thought. The team is excellent, with communication being a real strength."
"The excellent Reed Smith team is always responsive and efficient offering pragmatic and fantastic technical input."
"The lawyers draw on their deep and wide IP experience articulating clearly the impact in a business context which is invaluable. They always meet and even exceed our expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Skrein is a copyright and trade mark litigator celebrated by sophisticated clients and senior legal professionals. He is well thought of in the media sector, and his recent experience includes handling music copyright disputes.
"Michael is a very commercial and very knowledgeable advisor."