Intellectual Property - UK
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
When it comes to IP disputes, they are pragmatic and strategically brilliant. They really know the industry and shape their advice accordingly.
They're the firm that solves our Rubik's cubes. They are incredible technicians and experts, and very savvy litigators.
They have strong knowledge of the law and their advice is tailored, timely and always of excellent quality.
The team knows our business and needs perfectly. They always offer the most effective way to handle IP matters regardless of their complexity and sophistication. Their client service is amazing.
Work Highlights
Wiggin represented molecular biologist Dr Vanessa Hill in a High Court dispute with Touchlight, a UK-based biotech, concerning the development and commercialisation of a synthetic DNA vector to support the growth of genetic medicines.
Notable practitioners
Sara Ashby is an accomplished IP litigator with an enviable track record of fighting design, copyright, patent and trade mark cases of all kinds. Her impressive client list includes well-known fashion and footwear brands.
Sara is a strategically brilliant litigator, who thinks hard about what clients want to achieve and gives pragmatic and sound advice.
Sara's experience is unique. In addition to the unique legal advice, she offers perfect strategy and negotiations solutions.
Rachel Alexander has a notable intellectual property practice especially in the area of trade marks and copyrights. She assists clients on matters relating to portfolio management, and enforcement of IP rights especially in the media and entertainment space. She also does work relating to the interplay between IP and the internet and represents her clients on website blocking-related matters.
Rachel Alexander is a very good IP litigator.
she is bright and sensible; a very good lawyer.
Rachel Alexander is a very sensible litigator - measured and thoughtful.
