Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 3
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
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Chambers Review
A global powerhouse, Baker McKenzie is held in high regard for its work on trade mark registration and enforcement. It boasts standout teams in Poland and the Czech Republic, with further notable offices in the UK, Spain, France and Turkey. The lawyers are adept at handling patent litigation for international clients in the consumer goods and technology industries. They frequently advise on copyright and anti-counterfeiting matters for clients in the media and luxury goods sectors. Baker McKenzie's further strengths include unfair competition matters and trade mark portfolio management. The lawyers also routinely acts on cross-border IP transactions.
A key contact for clients is José María Méndez, who heads the firm's Madrid office and is head of the firm's EMEA IP practice.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie lawyers in Italy and Germany advised Cassina on a trade mark dispute against a German competitor for the protection of the Cassina trade mark.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The support from the team for our intellectual property matters was amazing. They used their network in the rest of the world for us to have a global view, ensuring we had the best service from the best lawyers."
"Baker McKenzie has strengths in international coordination for complex cases and a large territorial coverage, as well as strong knowledge of law and practices. It is also able to be clear on the weaknesses of a case and recommend steps to take to increase chances of success."
"Baker McKenzie displays complete diligence at all times and always responds in a timely and organised manner."
"They make complex matters easy and they go beyond the legal concerns."
"The support from the team for our intellectual property matters was amazing. They used their network in the rest of the world for us to have a global view, ensuring we had the best service from the best lawyers."
"Baker McKenzie has strengths in international coordination for complex cases and a large territorial coverage, as well as strong knowledge of law and practices. It is also able to be clear on the weaknesses of a case and recommend steps to take to increase chances of success."
"Baker McKenzie displays complete diligence at all times and always responds in a timely and organised manner."
"They make complex matters easy and they go beyond the legal concerns."