DLA Piper offers comprehensive support for clients across the globe, regularly advising on licensing work and corporate transactions for IP rich businesses. The group advises on trade mark clearance and filing matters, as well as the related contentious work, for clients from the life sciences, consumer goods, and retail sectors, among others. Mark Vipan leads the team, and has particular strength in the technology sector. Eleanor Swyer and Elena Pollard are also key names within the team.
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Key clients

  • Portakabin Limited
  • Olayan Group
  • Eurazeo Infrastructure Partners
  • Soder Sportfiske
  • Department for Work and Pensions
Practice head

Mark Vipan

Other key lawyers

Eleanor Swyer; Elena Pollard