Regarded as fielding a ‘stellar’ and ’results oriented’ team, Stephenson Harwood leverages its extensive experience across the life sciences, consumer, and commodities industries to assist clients with a variety of complex licensing arrangements, cross-border litigation, and strategic IP issues. Alexandra Pygall leads the group, counting luxury brands among her key clients, while Rob Jacob is noted for his proficiencies in trade mark litigation. Naomi Leach is recommended for her ability to engage effectively with IP licensing and collaboration agreements. Other key contacts include Joshua Cunnington and Laura Elliott.
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Testimonials
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‘The company has a strong IP team. They have good collaboration with the firms all around the world, especially in Europe.’
‘I work with Rob Jacob and Joshua Cunnington; they are very experienced IP Lawyers and very responsive.’
‘The team is very competent and results oriented. Pleasant collaboration.’
‘Rob Jacob is deeply involved in all matters and a strategic thinker. Laura Elliott is very responsive, always up-to-date and very nice to work with.’
‘High-quality practice, with personable, friendly team. That's a rare combination.’
‘Rob Jacob is measured, impressive in front of the client, and in control of the team and his brief.'
- 'Alexandra Pygall is highly intelligent and precise with a great client list.’
‘Absolute stellar team. When you have SH on board, you know that you are in the safest hands possible. Entire team is quick, hands-on and very sharp.'
Key clients
- GlaxoSmithKline Plc
- Haleon Plc
- Johnson & Johnson Innovation Limited
- BioNTech SE
- Marks & Spencer Plc
- Katjes Fassin GmbH
- easyGroup Limited
- GAP, Inc.
- Bicycle Therapeutics
- Ancestry.com
Work highlights
- Representing both Marks & Spencer plc and Katjes Fassin in a 3D shape trade mark claim against Swizzels Matlow Limited.
- Acted for Haleon in trade mark infringement proceedings against Teva UK Limited.
- Acting for easyGroup in over eight separate active court claims.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alexandra Pygall
Other key lawyers
Rob Jacob; Naomi Leach; Johsua Cunnington; Laura Elliott