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Intellectual Property - East Anglia
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What the Team is Known For

Mills & Reeve in Cambridge counts world-leading universities, research hospitals, institutions and spin-offs among its clients. The firm advises global brand names and companies large and small on the full range of commercial intellectual property matters. It is noted for its innovative litigation and dispute resolution services, which cover trade marks, patents and designs. The firm offers an internal trade mark prosecution service and has represented clients in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, the Patents Court and the CJEU.

Work Highlights

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  • Mills & Reeve advised Orbit Service Partners on a licence and collaboration agreement with Verily, an Alphabet precision health technology company.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Fry
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James Fry leads the life sciences practice at Mills & Reeve in Cambridge. He is recognised for his work in life sciences and is well-versed in advising early-stage companies and research institutions on all manner of collaboration and IP licence agreements.

"Working with James is an absolute pleasure and his understanding of the life sciences sector is super-helpful."

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Richard Plaistowe
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Richard Plaistowe is a copyright, trade mark and design specialist recommended for registry proceedings, including oppositions, and for support on all manner of IP-driven transactions. He is an authority on geographical indications with respect to the protection of regional food product names.

"Richard is tenacious and practical, his responsiveness is outstanding and you have absolute confidence that he will always do his utmost for you."

"It is always a pleasure to work with Richard, he is very responsive and pro-active in finding solutions."

"Richard is a highly knowledgeable and extremely competent counsel."

Nicola Hanglin
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Nicola Hanglin is dual-qualified as a solicitor and trade mark attorney. She assists the firm's clients with international portfolio management, trade mark prosecution and IP audits.

"Nicola is a fabulous operator who manages trade mark portfolios beautifully. She provides high quality and commercially savvy advice."

"Nicola is responsive and helpful."

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Mills & Reeve LLP

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Intellectual Property

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James Fry
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Richard Plaistowe
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Nicola Hanglin
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