CMS' Sheffield-based team is 'incredibly personable', regularly working as part of the firm's joined-up national and international teams for major national and international clients, in addition to working with local SMEs. The group is led by Eleanor Merrett, who is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and litigator and covers a broad range of matters. Nichola Mulvey is a key name in the team, and brings particular expertise in design law.
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‘The team are incredibly personable and make the time and effort to get to know their clients. They are excellent at working directly with the business and can convey information clearly.’
Key clients
- Jaguar Land Rover Limited
- Dentsu International
- Sainsbury’s
- Dune
- Marie Curie
- Starling Bank Limited
- Schroders Personal Wealth
- Microsoft
- Cambridge Weight Plan
- Progressive Safety Footwear and Clothing Limited
- Kiki McDonough
- Nesta
Work highlights
Advising new client Jaguar Land Rover in relation to its colossal trade mark portfolio across the whole world, coinciding with JLR’s high-profile launch of the new Jaguar vehicle.
Representing Sainsbury’s in a contested trade mark opposition proceeding enforcing its reputed TU clothing brand (published decision here: UKIPO O-0895-24 - TU vs TU SOLUS)
Representing high street shoe brand Dune in relation to multi-jurisdictional oppositions against German shoe company Deichmann.
Practice head
Eleanor Merrett
Other key lawyers
Nichola Mulvey