Addleshaw Goddard advises on the full spectrum of intellectual property matters, including disputes, trade mark and design portfolio management, and transactional IP work. Paul Bentham handles brand and design protection and IP issues in M&A and joint ventures, while Nadine Waters is experienced in licensing and technology transfers, particularly in corporate and finance contexts. Nick Ashcroft specialises in business protection litigation including urgent injunctive relief. Phil McGough advises on the IP aspects of major IT and outsourcing projects with a particular specialism in AI, and Tim Carter handles non-contentious trade mark and registered design work across multiple jurisdictions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘AG Manchester's IP practice is, and has for many years been, a leading non-contentious IP team in the northwest. They are consistently trusted by clients for their most important, high-profile work due to the depth of their knowledge and technical ability.'
‘Paul Bentham has simply been the leading non-contentious IP lawyer in the northwest for several decades - his expertise is unrivalled.'
- 'Nadine Waters has, for nearly 20 years, consistently worked on some of the highest profile, most complex IP related matters for FTSE100 and equivalent clients. Her deal-making ability is fantastic and she commands genuine loyalty due to her blend of knowledge, experience and personal approach.'
- 'Phil McGough is technically excellent and has vast project experience of IP related transactions. He has also become a market-leading expert in Legal AI applications, which is now the most vital area of applied IP in this sector, and is a genuine thought leader. One to watch closely.’
‘Tim Carter and the team have supported us with our IP needs. They demonstrate the kind of approach we've found to be almost uniform in AG, which is to be sharp and pragmatic.’
‘Tim Carter has helped us with a contentious trade mark issue and gave clear advice at the outset that the proceedings followed to the letter to their conclusion. He's been a great help on a complex, novel (to us) matter.’
‘This is a really strong team of legal advisers with excellent commercial acumen.’
'We mainly work with Tim Carter, who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of trademarks and is always cool, calm and a pleasure to deal with.'
'Tim Carter is quick to respond, and gives sensible and pragmatic advice.'
'Knowledgeable and pragmatic commercial approach. Reliable, worked to tight deadlines. Collaborative & establish good working relationships.'
Key clients
- Applied Nutrition plc
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Harrods
- Kickers International
- Los Mochis Restaurant
- MoneySuperMarket
- MyBuilder Limited
- National Wealth Fund
- Royal Mail Group
- Saga Alliance
- Simply Healthcare Group
- Travelodge Hotels
- Volkswagen
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nadine Waters
Other key lawyers
Paul Bentham; Nadine Waters; Nick Ashcroft; Phil McGough; Tim Carter