Handling disputes and advisory work across trade marks, designs, trade secrets, domain names, transactions and IP-rich agreements, Arnold & Porter‘s notable clients hail primarily from the life sciences, pharma, and beauty sectors. The team, which regularly coordinates cross-border work, is led by life sciences litigation specialist Beatriz San Martin, and includes Shama Aktar, a lawyer experienced in the contentious and non-contentious sides of soft IP work, and Zahrah Kazim.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I would highly recommend Arnold & Porter's IP team - their IP expertise is second to none, and clients can feel absolutely confident that work is in secure hands. They are highly insightful, innovative, thorough and tenacious in their approach. They will really pull out all the stops to get the best possible outcome for their clients.’

  • ‘I would not hesitate to recommend Beatriz San Martin from Arnold & Porter's London Office for contentious IP work. She has a calm and measured approach, and clients can feel reassured that she will provide a clear plan of action, anticipating all future obstacles. Her advice is always clear, balanced and pragmatic, and her client care skills are excellent. Zahrah Kazim is also highly impressive and thorough.'

  • 'The partners I work with are truly exceptional, distinguished by their expertise in IP and TM law and their remarkable ability to simplify complex legal concepts into straightforward language. Beatriz San Martin provides consistent and insightful guidance that aligns perfectly with our business objectives, making them an invaluable resource.'

Key clients

  • AlphaSense
  • Wonderskin
  • The Big Give

Work highlights

Acting for AlphaSense in a trade mark infringement case brought by AlphaSights.

Practice head

Beatriz San Martin

Other key lawyers

Shama Aktar; Zahrah Kazim