Browne Jacobson LLP advises household names in a range of industries, including fragrance, automotive, beverage and charity brands. Alongside its IP litigation practice, the firm also advises on research and development agreement negotiations and licensing arrangements. The firm has further expanded its expertise in the green tech practice; attracting a number of new clean tech companies. Mark Daniels leads the practice from Birmingham, specialising in patent, trademark, database and copyright matters. Nick Smee enhances the firm’s experience in grant-funded collaborations, patent licensing and IP litigation. Jess Zareh is another key name, working on both contentious and transactional IP matters. Selina Hinchcliffe left the practice in July 2023.
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Key clients

  • Match Group LLC
  • Bestseller (Aktieselskabet)
  • The National Trust
  • Mace
  • Ocean Technologies Group
  • Muller UK and Ireland
  • Nottingham City Transport
  • A-Ward Limited
  • York University
  • Clean Power Hydrogen Group Limited

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

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

Mark Daniels

Other key lawyers

Nick Smee; Jess Zareh; Bonita Trimmer