Intellectual Property | Europe

A&O Shearman has a top intellectual property law practice, acting for both domestic and international clients on copyright matters including infringements and compliance. The law firm also assists with trade mark infringements and filings while additionally drawing on its strong corporate practice to advise clients on IP rights in transactions. Its clients stem from the life sciences, technology, food and media industries.

Brichta & Partners is a top-rated law firm advising on all areas of IP. The team represents several larger companies in trade mark matters including disputes, prosecution and portfolio management. It also assists with patent mandates including litigation and protection. The firm shows additional talent in unfair competition matters, as well as infringement of intellectual property. The law firm specialises in providing advice to a variety of start-ups and major life sciences entities, while also serving major clients in the technology sector.

HAVEL & PARTNERS maintains a well-rounded intellectual property practice, spanning both advisory and litigious mandates, such as trade mark portfolio management and infringement proceedings. The team possesses further strengths in intellectual property enforcement and copyright protection. It advises a broad array of domestic and international companies, often from the food and drink, media and technology sectors.

Paul Q is best known for advising clients in the media and technology sectors. The law firm assists with various aspects of intellectual property, including copyright and trade mark matters and unfair competition. The team also excels in licensing and advertising issues. It has further expertise in representing clients in related litigation.

Taylor Wessing handles a wide range of intellectual property protection mandates, including trade mark registrations, enforcements and disputes. The team further advises on unfair competition, licensing and copyright infringement. It has demonstrable experience assisting clients in the technology, media and telecommunications industries. The law firm leverages its international network to represent a number of multinational entities.