With a strong track record in managing trade mark portfolios and design invalidity disputes, Shoosmiths LLP consistently acts for clients across the brands, tech, and life sciences industries. The firm’s lawyers offer guidance to global brands on strategic, enforcement, and prosecution matters, with Birmingham-based lead Andrew Brennan primarily focusing on the commercialisation of IP assets. Dominic Murphy is an experienced European trade mark attorney, Nicola Jenkins is knowledgeable in the licensing of key patents, while Eloise di Pasqua concentrates on IP infringement matters. The practice consistently works alongside the venture capital division on early-stage investments into disruptive tech companies and diagnostics.
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Key clients
- Reliance Brands
- Apple
- Sincerely Ltd
- Mastercard
- IM Group Limited
- Whitbread
- Stonegate Pubs
- Anitox
- Dr Craig Wright
- AK Retail (Yours Clothing)
- Topps Tiles Plc
- PeopleCert
Work highlights
Advising Dr Craig Wright in defending a high-profile claim by brought by COPA.
Advising Reliance Brands in relation to the establishment of an IP joint venture between Mothercare and Reliance and the licensing of the Mothercare brand in SE Asia.
Provide full-service IP support to Whitbread, from trade mark portfolio management through to global enforcement.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Andrew Brennan
Other key lawyers
Dominic Murphy; Nichola Jenkins; Eloise Di Pasqua