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Shakespeare Martineau

Intellectual Property

UK Guide 2026 : Midlands

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The IP team is one of the largest specialist practices across the Midlands undertaking both contentious and non contentious matters. The teams acts on a wide variety of actions in the patents court and wider High Court and has substantial experience of litigation in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court with an emphasis on patent, design and brand related work.

The team acts for clients across a range of sectors and has particular experience of acting for clients in non contentious matters across sectors including manufacturing, telecommunications, media and broadcasting, engineering, education, construction, transport, energy, retail and life sciences.

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Intellectual Property - Midlands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Shakespeare Martineau in Birmingham enjoys a strong reputation for its experience in patent, design and trade mark disputes. The team has particular expertise in infringement proceedings and online copyright takedown notices.
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Work Highlights

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  • Shakespeare Martineau represented Norcros in connection with a patent infringement claim which has been brought by Kohler Mira, in relation to a diverter valve for showers with multiple outlets.

Strengths

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  • Shakespeare Martineau is responsive and excellent.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK

  • The Shakespeare Martineau team is personable, approachable and knowledgeable.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nick Briggs
    Nick Briggs

    Nick Briggs

    Nick Briggs is head of department at Shakespeare Martineau in Birmingham. He has experience in bringing high-stakes patent and trade mark disputes before the High Court, IPEC and EPO. He is also recommended for brand protection strategy.

    • Nick really gets into the case.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
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  • Mauro Paiano
    Mauro Paiano

    Mauro Paiano

    Mauro Paiano is a partner at Shakespeare Martineau in Birmingham. He comes recommended for all manner of trade mark litigation and prosecution matters. He is frequently sought after to handle online infringement and advertising-related disputes.

    • Mauro is unflappable. He could not be more responsive, committed or helpful. He is always calm, unfailingly polite and very good at getting the best out of the client. He's a great listener.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
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  • Selina Hinchliffe
    Selina Hinchliffe

    Selina Hinchliffe

    Selina Hinchliffe is a partner in the team, focusing on transactional and advisory IP matters.

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  • Daniel Kelly
    Daniel Kelly

    Daniel Kelly

    Daniel Kelly is an associate assisting the team with a wide range of matters, with a particular strength in contentious intellectual property matters.

    • Daniel is a terrific lawyer.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
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