Intellectual Property
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Law firm specialised in Intellectual Property - CMS in the UK
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CMS provides a comprehensive IP service capable of handling any dispute, transaction or prosecution strategy. The team is celebrated for hi-tech and digital expertise, with important resources devoted to life sciences clients. CMS is also one of very few firms with in-house patent attorneys.
Work Highlights
- CMS successfully represented Mayborn, owner of the Tommee Tippee brand, in defendinga registered design infringement claim brought by Chiaro Technology.
Strengths
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"While CMS are experts in IP law, and a phenomenal legal resource, they focus on the client’s business interests and are adept at identifying and utilising innovative approaches."
"CMS's expertise reaches across Europe and the advice is excellent and timely on multijurisdictional projects."
"CMS proves to be an excellent advisor while handling lawsuits and ensuring the best possible outcome. Their team's expertise is extensive and comprehensive and their breadth is exceptional."
"CMS are expert in difficult cross-border issues employing vast resources and experience. They promptly respond with impeccable advice and deliver effective solutions."
"The CMS team is very approachable, reliable and are always able to navigate issues regardless of market or level of complexity."
"While CMS are experts in IP law, and a phenomenal legal resource, they focus on the client’s business interests and are adept at identifying and utilising innovative approaches."
"CMS's expertise reaches across Europe and the advice is excellent and timely on multijurisdictional projects."
"CMS proves to be an excellent advisor while handling lawsuits and ensuring the best possible outcome. Their team's expertise is extensive and comprehensive and their breadth is exceptional."
"CMS are expert in difficult cross-border issues employing vast resources and experience. They promptly respond with impeccable advice and deliver effective solutions."
"The CMS team is very approachable, reliable and are always able to navigate issues regardless of market or level of complexity."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Shillito is renowned for his experience handling a broad array of intellectual property disputes covering all core rights. He also advises blue-chips on crisis management and IP-driven transactions.
Tom Scourfield is well respected for his practice representing corporate clients in trade mark and copyright disputes before the courts and UK and EU registries. He counts leading brands in myriad sectors among his clients, including cosmetics companies, broadcasters and sporting bodies.
"Tom has been outstanding in resolving complex trademark enforcement situations quickly and efficiently."
Sarah Wright is well-known for her brand and portfolio management work, assisting high-profile brands with IP strategy and enforcement. She often receives instructions from major players in the technology and entertainment sectors.
"Sarah has a no-nonsense approach, knows what she is doing and cuts through the noise."
"Sarah is a client-friendly and technically good IP partner."
"Sarah is an incredibly energetic solicitor."
Joel Vertes represents clients on a wide variety of intellectual property matters. He is adept at handling copyright, technology, data protection and brand-related disputes on behalf of his clients.
"Joel is highly rated by us. He guides us in an efficient and effective way."
Caitlin receives acclaim for her adept handling of patent litigation disputes in the technology sector.
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