Intellectual Property | UK

Foot Anstey has extensive experience advising national and international clients on a wide variety of IP matters including anti-counterfeiting and passing-off programmes, brand protection and commercialisation strategy. The team is also recommended for trade mark prosecution and global portfolio management, as well as for disputes concerning all core rights.

HGF Law in Manchester is sought after for its expertise in commercialisation and enforcement matters involving all core IP rights. Clients are drawn from a wide range of sectors including retail, life sciences, higher education and technology, and it enjoys strong links with its sister patent and trade mark attorney firm. The team is frequently instructed on matters of multi-jurisdictional scope.

Addleshaw Goddard in Manchester has a distinguished team with the capacity to handle both commercial and contentious IP matters. The firm acts for an impressive multinational client base across various industries including financial services, consumer goods, retail and the public sector. It is highlighted for skill in design and trade mark prosecution and portfolio management as well as complex licensing arrangements and the treatment of IP assets in corporate transactions. The firm is able to act on a truly international scale with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Pannone Corporate in Manchester provides representation in contentious and commercial IP matters including international brand management, licensing negotiations and trade mark and design infringement disputes. The firm has longstanding relationships with clients in the fashion, manufacturing and retail sectors. It is also noted for its offering in patent licensing.

"Brandsmiths has a great depth of knowledge across the team and enthusiasm for the subject matter that provides comfort of quality advice. It is like working with an extension of our in-house team, they take the business impact into account with their advice and provide pragmatic solutions."

Gateley Legal in Manchester is a highly regarded IP practice offering strength in commercial transactions and litigious matters, including trade mark, copyright and licensing protection and enforcement. The firm has key sector expertise in manufacturing, retail, technology and sport, and notable experience with regard to life sciences licensing agreements.