Freeths LLP‘s IP group works under the stewardship of greenwashing specialist Iona Silverman, and has notable experience in advertising and marketing matters, as well as software disputes, copyright issues, anti-counterfeiting work, and IP-rich acquisitions. Chris Musgrave supports a varied client base, and Dan Cahill’s interests include copyright issues, asset exploitation strategies, and large portfolio management mandates.
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Key clients

  • Aldi Stores
  • Unilever
  • Lipton Teas & Infusions
  • L’Oréal Groupe
  • Flogas Britain
  • Pukka Pies
  • Zertus UK
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Kelda Group
  • Wickes

Work highlights

Advised Aldi on a range of advertising and marketing issues, brand protection and clearance work in relation to products, press, radio, social media, OOH and point of sale advertising.
Advising L’Oréal UK on matters of intellectual property infringement risk and advertising clearance.
Advising Unilever on trade mark recordal issues stemming from acquisitions or internal reorganisations.

Practice head

Iona Silverman

Other key lawyers

Chris Musgrave; Dan Cahill