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Intellectual Property - UK

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood acts for market-leading brands in financial services, energy, fashion, life sciences and luxury goods. The practice is rated for its powerful trade mark litigation offering and recommended for licence agreements involving all core rights. The team is regularly instructed to assist with the coordination of IP disputes with parallel proceedings in multiple jurisdictions, and is acclaimed as a leading destination for anti-counterfeiting and passing-off disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Stephenson Harwood acted for Haleon in trade mark infringement proceedings against Teva. This involved the appearance of the packaging of its pain relief Voltarol products and Panadol trade mark.

Strengths

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Stephenson Harwood has go-to lawyers for complex and intricate cases, especially in the field of life sciences. They combine a no-nonsense approach with meeting high client expectations.

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Stephenson are our entrusted, go-to firm for all complex litigation cases. The team's spirit is unmatched and they are always willing to go the extra mile if the case needs it.

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One of the core strengths of this team is that the advice always aligns with the client's commercial interests. The team is very strong, quick and to-the-point in IP strategy and cross-border work.

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Global

Stephenson Harwood has a very hands-on, very sharp and bright team. They are absolutely stellar and can handle the most complex and international, high-stakes matters.

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This is a great team able to address complex problems with speed and agility. Their advice is super cost-effective has a great commercial focus.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandra Pygall
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Alexandra Pygall
3
Band 3

Alexandra Pygall's IP practice has an impressive ambit, taking in commercial agreements and also disputes concerning all core rights and non-traditional trade marks. She represents a varied client base of household names in industries such as fashion, children's toys, pharmaceuticals and luxury goods.

A very experienced and knowledgeable practitioner, bringing a wealth of experience to any situation; a great source of innovative and successful strategies.

A top-tier lawyer. Alexandra has got amazing and strategic judgement.

Alexandra is extremely intelligent yet humble. It is always enriching and a real pleasure to work with her.

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Rob Jacob
4
Band 4

Rob Jacob is noted for his brands practice. He represents clients in cutting-edge trade mark disputes and advises on portfolio management. His clients are notable brands in the consumer goods, fashion, sports sectors and life sciences.

Rob is thorough, stress-resistant and brilliant at mastering the most complex issues.

Rob is incredibly diligent and on top of everything; there is no stone left unturned.

Rob is absolutely exceptional. He is one of the most insightful solicitors in IP and he has a detailed knowledge about trade mark law.

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Stephenson Harwood LLP

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Alexandra Pygall
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Alexandra Pygall
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Rob Jacob
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Band 4
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