Brodies LLP fields a considerable IP workload, encompassing a wide array of transactions and disputes for clients in the education, manufacturing and retail sectors. The practice is jointly led by seasoned duo Allison Bryce, who excels in a range of licensing, franchising, patent and trade mark protection strategies, and Iain Rutherford, who represents clients in complex patent, trade mark and copyright disputes. Martin Sloan specialises in commercial and technology contracts for the development, licensing and exploitation of IP. Monica Connolly is equipped to handle complex contract disputes in the technology, retail and oil and gas space. Other key names include Ross Campbell, Ally Burr, Rebecca Taylor and Clare Matheson.
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Key clients
- Tomatin Distillery
- DC Thomson
- University of Edinburgh
- Scottish Qualifications Authority
- Polaris Software Limited
- ACS Clothing
- Performing Rights Society/PPL PRS
- Sonos, Inc.
- Age Scotland
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Leucid Bio Limited
- University of Cardiff
- University of St Andrews
- Abellio Scotrail
- Scotrail Trains Limited
Work highlights
Supported the National Gas Transmission on its innovation collaborations with industry, looking to speed up the transition to net zero.
Co-ordinated enforcement action in Scotland for PPL PRS, including pursuing court actions to prevent copyright infringement via interim and permanent interdicts, as well as raising breach of interdict and contempt of court proceedings.
Advised Esk on a series of rights-licensing, IP protection, and production arrangements with content providers such as Netflix, the BBC and BAFTA.
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Practice head
Alison Bryce; Iain Rutherford
Other key lawyers
Martin Sloan; Monica Connolly; Ross Campbell; Ally Burr; Rebecca Taylor; Clare Matheson