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PATMA: Trade mark attorneys

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The ‘cohesive, collegial and unified’ group at CMS is noted for its ’delivering top-quality work’ to its broad array of well-known clients which includes such names as Sainsbury’s, booking.com, Ministry of Sound, and Microsoft. Sarah Wright assists noteworthy clients in the establishment and development of significant portfolios. Wright co-heads with expert litigator Joel Vertes who is also equipped to advise on the IP aspects of transactions. Tom Scourfield is a key practitioner for his representation of key brands, while Louise Gellman focuses on the protection, exploitation and enforcement of trade marks, with notable expertise in the Madrid system. Team members are primarily based in London with presence in Warsaw also.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The firm has highly experienced trade mark attorneys who represent a broad range of industries. They provide a high level of service.’

  • ‘Louise Gellman is a brilliant attorney who always finds practical solutions for complex disputes. She understands the business needs of her clients and is incredibly responsive. She also has a great sense of humour, and it's always a pleasure working with her.’

  • ‘The CMS team provides responsive, clear and practical commercial advice.’

  • ‘Joel Vertes and his team stand apart as leaders in the field, providing holistic and practical advice, ensuring our clients are able to achieve their commercial aims.’

  • ‘Reliable and stable firm, delivering top-quality work. High standard and high client attention.’

  • ‘Louise Gellman stands out on the UK market as being one of the absolute top lawyers in the IP field. Always being very responsive, giving the most business-focused advice.’

Key clients

  • Aecom
  • Aldermore Bank
  • Alzheimer’s Society
  • Anthony Nolan
  • Banham
  • Best Beginnings
  • Boadicea The Victorious
  • Booking.com
  • Breast Cancer Now
  • BT
  • Cambridge Weight Plan
  • Cochlear

Work highlights

Advising Microsoft on all aspects of brand development and protection for this leading technology company, across the UK and EU.
Advising Rightmove on brand enforcement, IP strategy, database right enforcement and advertising work, along with trade mark portfolio management work.
Managing Sainsbury’s trade mark portfolio, which spans not only the supermarket brand, but also the clothing brand TU, homeware brand HABITAT, loyalty card NECTAR and household name ARGOS, with a global portfolio of over 800 trade marks.

Practice head

Sarah Wright; Joel Vertes

Other key lawyers

Louise Gellman; David Parrish; Eleanor Merrett; Kelly Saliger; Melanie Worsdall; Stuart Brooks; Kara Tompsett; Tom Scourfield; Anna Brackenbury