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Mark Pearce is the key figure at Dickinson Dees LLP, handling contentious and non-contentious matters for an impressive client base. He recently successfully represented Fox International in a high-profile trademark infringement claim, and advised a Korean-owned business on technology licensing matters.

DWF LLP significantly bolstered its offering with the lateral hire of IP specialist Ed Meikle, who acts for names such as Mamas & Papas, Everton FC and Newcastle United FC. Bob Elliot is also recommended.

McDaniel & Co.’s strong, specialised practice encompasses trade mark, patent and copyright matters. The experienced Niall Head-Rapson heads the team, whose recent work includes prosecuting registrations for J Barbour and Sons; advising on patent licensing and registration; and acting for Martin Moore Ltd in an ownership dispute.

Gill Hunter’s team at Muckle LLP includes ‘top- class’ new addition John Devine from Watson Burton LLP, and Alex Craig. It has taken over the trade mark portfolio of LF Beauty UK, and recently carried out an IP due diligence exercise for an investment company.

Alex Shiel’s team at Ward Hadaway acted for a US manufacturer in a dispute relating to the termination of a patent licence, and also successfully handled a copyright claim regarding sequence dance scripts. Other clients include the University of Newcastle and Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust.

Mincoff Solicitors LLP provides a ‘specialist commercial service’ to clients such as Fighters Only, which the team advised on IP licensing arrangements for magazines and merchandising. Antony Hall has ‘an unerring ability to cut through legal jargon and provide clear, practical advice’.

BHP Law recently lost Matthew Rippon and Deborah McGargle, who left to set up a private venture; David Lucas is now the contact.

Hay & Kilner’s Martin Solomon is noted for his ‘high quality of advice’ on matters including trade mark disputes, the development of high security technology, and the IP aspects of corporate deals.

Associate Pippa Aitken is the contact at Sintons LLP.

Amanda Mitten has a full-service practice at Tilly Bailey & Irvine.

Watson Burton LLP lost key partner Ed Meikle to DWF LLP; solicitor Clare Waller is now the contact.

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