Intellectual Property

Shepherd and Wedderburn in Edinburgh is a highly capable commercial IP transaction and portfolio management practice. The firm advises clients in a wide range of industries and public bodies on brand protection, licensing, copyright, confidential information and passing-off matters. It is noted for expert handling of trade mark litigation before the Court of Session.

"Shepherd and Wedderburn has a good team, led by Joanna, who is very good."

Joanna Boag-Thomson advises on collaboration and licence agreements of all kinds, and comes recommended for bringing to market new technologies and the management of established and growing brand portfolios. "Joanna is superb. She is really experienced in IP licensing and very highly regarded." "Joanna is very good."

Paul Carlyle leads the media and technology team at Shepherd and Wedderburn. He specialises in trade mark and patent licensing, and advises leading corporates in a wide range of sectors on trade mark prosecution and brand strategy. "Paul is very good, particularly on trade mark matters." "Paul is very experienced and very highly regarded in the market."