Operating out of Birmingham, the Shoosmiths LLP team acts as a one-stop-shop for IP-related matters. It is well-versed in technology, life sciences and corporate transactions. The firm is in demand when it comes to disputes, advising retail, food, software, sports and manufacturing companies. Andrew Brennan, the head of practice, advises on contentious IP cases and also transactional matters. Eloise di Pasqua compounds the IP litigation capabilities of the broader practice, acting for individuals and companies in the crypto, sport and automotive spaces.
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Testimonials
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‘Shoosmiths is very competent and practical, delivering a legally thoughtful service. They are willing to be tough, but always based on solid legal arguments.’
'Andrew Brennan and Victoria Bentley are an excellent double-team.'
'Eloise di Pasqua is reliable.’
‘High quality highly experienced teams are put together to support potentially quite complex intellectual property management positions. The team routinely identifies the primary areas for work and a range of solutions and sensible advice is provided. ’
‘The individuals are genuinely interested in the work being undertaken that relates to the advice. This interest in context helps to generate advice that we can more easily implement and that is fit for purpose.’
‘A collaborative approach and a team that clearly benefits from effective communication channels and networks.’
‘I have been impressed with Antony Craggs and Dominic Murphy, who is open, considered and strategic with his attitudes, approach and delivery.’
Key clients
- AK Retail
- Reliance Brands
- Next Retail Plc
- Jaguar LandRover
- Topps Tiles Plc
- Checkatrade
- Volkswagen Group
- LifeArc
- Capita Plc
- University of Nottingham
Work highlights
- Advising Dr Craig Wright in defending high profile claim by brought by COPA in regard to Bitcoin.
- Advising Reliance Brands in relation to the establishment of an IP joint venture between Superdry and Reliance and the licensing of the Superdry brand in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
- Advising Topps Tiles in its long running dispute against repeat infringer Tiles Direct.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Andrew Brennan
Other key lawyers
Eloise di Pasqua; Victoria Bentley; Dominic Murphy; Nichola Jenkins