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Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design

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Praised by clients operating in sectors from publishing to cosmetics, to food, and trade associations, the Briffa team is well-versed in a variety of instructions, with experience spanning large portfolio management issues, High Court litigation, anti-counterfeiting work, brand expansion projects, and more. The team includes highly recommended contentious lead William Miles, and Éamon Chawke, who is based between London and Dublin and takes the helm on commercial and contractual IP instructions. Also active in disputes is ‘stellar partner’ Ramsay Monime, who focuses on the automotive, aviation, fashion and financial services sectors. Litigator Ralph Wehrle and portfolio management expert Tom Synott are further key team members.
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  • ‘William Miles is calm, collected and decisive. His ability to take the right points, rather than all the points, is what keeps Briffa's quality up, and cost down.’

  • ‘Briffa is an impressive firm with clients across the soft IP spectrum. They are approachable and easy to work with, all the while providing an excellent legal service with a team knowledgeable in IP law. They are the complete package.’

  • ‘Both William Miles and Ramsay Monime are impressive and effective operators. They demonstrate an astute awareness of IP law alongside commercial understanding of their client's business and an ability to achieve clients' commercial and legal objectives.'

  • ‘Ramsay Monime manages a large number of anti-counterfeiting programs for big brands. His experience ranges from cutting-edge claims involving novel arguments on the scope of copyright to heavy claims based on trade marks and other rights against large retailers or other businesses. He has real expertise and knowledge as well as excellent tactical nous. Samuel O'Toole is an excellent senior associate, responsible for handling large matters on his own account. He has an excellent level of expertise for his level of experience.’

  • ‘Ramsay Monime is a stellar partner at Briffa - an outstanding lawyer. He is creative, proactive, responsive and results-driven. Ramsay is a joy to work with as he understands the in-house environment and our industry and what we need to achieve with the resources we have.’

  • ‘William Miles is a pleasure to work with - supportive and sensible. Samuel O'Toole is efficient and reliable.'

  • ‘William Miles, Éamon Chawke, and Sam O'Toole - these key individuals represent the whole and the team ethos, all working for the good of the client.'

  • ‘William Miles, Éamon Chawke, and Sam O'Toole are all excellent. They are very client-focused and prepare and deliver relevant advice in a straightforward manner. They are always commercially aware and guided by the clients and the best desired outcomes for the businesses and individuals involved.’

  • 'Amazing people with fantastic client focus.'

  • 'Thomas Synott is a stand-out parnter. He is always available.'

Key clients

  • Ann Summers
  • Bodum
  • British International Investment
  • Charles Claire
  • Chestertons International Estate Agents
  • CMR Surgical
  • Dr PawPaw
  • Ellipsis Brands
  • Financial Conduct Authority
  • Fundsmith LLP
  • Innovate UK KTN
  • Loaf
  • OKA
  • Packshot
  • Parkopedia
  • ThisCompany Ltd
  • Tom Dixon
  • Valorem Capital One

Work highlights

Acting for Pi-Design AG as the claimant in a copyright and UK registered design right dispute with SHEIN.
Advising Innovate UK KTN on trade marks, commercial contracts and general IP and data protection advisory matters.
Advising Ann Sumers on its global brand expansion.

Practice head

William Miles; Éamon Chawke; Ralph Wehrle; Ramsay Monime; Tom Synott

Other key lawyers

Samuel O'Toole; Anastasia Troshkova