Intellectual Property
Team Services
The IP team is one of the largest specialist practices across the Midlands undertaking both contentious and non contentious matters. The teams acts on a wide variety of actions in the Patents Court and wider High Court and has substantial experience of litigation in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court with an emphasis on patent, design and brand related work.
The team acts for clients across a range of sectors and has particular experience of acting for clients in non contentious matters across sectors including manufacturing, telecommunications, media and broadcasting, engineering, education, construction, transport, energy, retail and life sciences.
Client testimonials
Legal 500, 2023 UK Guide
'‘Wide-ranging expertise. Can give specialist IP advice, but also broader legal advice on connected matters and wider commercial considerations."
Legal 500, 2023 UK Guide
"The IP team are a real asset to Shakespeare Martineau. The support they provide to our early-stage start-ups has been invaluable. They are able to package and translate complex legal structures and processes into simpler concepts and filled a key capability gap."
Legal 500, 2023 UK Guide
"Straight talking and considerate to the client’s specific needs. Great at building relationships that add value to the service for the client. Strong at IP litigation."
Awards and Recognition
Yorkshire Legal Awards 2022 - IP Team of the Year
https://www.yorkshirelegalnews.co.uk/winners-2022/

