Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
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Provided by CMS
Please visit the CMS website for more details about the practice and our work:
https://cms.law/en/GBR/global-reach/Europe/United-Kingdom/Expertise/Intellectual-Property
Chambers Review
CMS in Glasgow is able to operate on a national and global scale, led by Scotland-based experts. The firm has an excellent reputation for work with clients in universities, entertainment, sports, natural resources and life sciences. It is a leading light for technology transfer and sponsorship arrangements.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised Discovery Corporate Services on the enforcement of TNT Sports' intellectual property rights within Scotland following a joint venture between Warner Bros. Discovery and TNT Sports.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS provide practical, pragmatic and commercial advice. They are very good at managing high-volume cases and provide a good blend of legal and tech capabilities."
"CMS has a good mix of lawyers from partners and associate to more junior levels. All the lawyers are very responsive and provide practical advice with a quick turnaround."
"CMS provide practical, pragmatic and commercial advice. They are very good at managing high-volume cases and provide a good blend of legal and tech capabilities."
"CMS has a good mix of lawyers from partners and associate to more junior levels. All the lawyers are very responsive and provide practical advice with a quick turnaround."
Notable Practitioners
Carina Healy is head of department at CMS in Glasgow. She has a leading reputation for her representation of universities, technology companies and non-profits in negotiating collaboration and licence agreements of all kinds. She also advises on questions of disputed IP ownership, theft and misconduct in research and development settings.
Neeraj Thomas is recommended for his deft handling of IP disputes concerning copyright, trade marks, designs and patents. He is also experienced with regard to misuse of confidential information claims.
"Neeraj is very well regarded."