GVZH Advocates provides support across traditional IP protection and enforcement, with a focus on brand protection, anti-counterfeiting efforts, and trademark portfolio management. The team is led by Michael Grech, who frequently advises on trademark clearance and searches, licensing arrangements, and cross-border IP litigation.
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Key clients
- Global Media Services Limited
- UnionBank of Switzerland
- Corinthia Hotel International
- Intercontinental Hotels Group
- NH Hotel Group
- Astellas Pharma Europe BV
- Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd
- Malta Gaming Authority
- Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG
- Smart City
Work highlights
Acting for Global in relation to its internationally recognised commercial radio brand SMOOTH, advised on a cross-border IP enforcement action concerning the unauthorised use of the Smooth name by a Maltese radio station.
Advised Astellas Pharma Europe, the Marketing Authorisation holder for the cancer drug Xtandi®, on the enforcement of its registered European patent (EP'778) in Malta.
Appointed by Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) to manage the bank’s full trade mark portfolio in Malta.
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Practice head
Michael Grech