Michelmores LLP advises on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters involving IP-rich projects, particularly in sectors such as AI and renewable energy. The team supports fast-growth and disruptive businesses at the scale-up stage, as well as established clients on complex, high-value transactions underpinned by key IP assets. It also handles a variety of IP-focused disputes. Leading the team, David Thompson advises a broad client base on intellectual property and wider commercial matters, with a particular focus on clients operating in the food and drink sector. Philippa Collison brings added expertise to the team, advising local, national and international clients on a broad range of commercial, IP and technology matters.
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Key clients
- Seasalt Cornwall
- Natural England
- Protection Racket
- Lear Browne & Dunsford
- GolfPod
- Daily Mail and General Trust plc
- Landmark Information Group Limited
- Met Office
- Holland & Barrett Retail Ltd
- Oriole Networks Limited
- StopNCII.org (SWGfL)
- Kambi Services Ltd
Work highlights
Advising GolfPod on the development and roll-out of a new golf driving range format.
Acting for StopNCII.org in relation to its support for victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse.
Acting for Kambi, on its negotiations to become the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's sportsbook partner.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
David Thompson
Other key lawyers
Tom Torkar; Philippa Collison