Intellectual Property

Mishcon de Reya is noted for a formidable litigation team whose recent work includes patent and copyright infringement claims, misuse of trade secrets allegations and licensing disputes. The team is particularly skilled at obtaining injunctive relief for clients, and also advises on trade mark and design registrations and IP-led transactions. The Mishcon de Reya IP team is regularly instructed by market leaders in luxury brands, life sciences, media and hi-tech.

"Mishcon de Reya has highly knowledgeable and very experienced lawyers. They are very interested in getting commercially viable results for their clients. They really shine in contentious IP matters."

"They are always very commercially focused. They understand the clients' objectives and use litigation to achieve them. They really fight in their client's corner."

"Their advice is commercial, practical, relevant to the business and well thought out. The lawyers are outstanding."

"They have a global outlook and consider our global portfolio in advising us. They employ solid associates."

Mishcon de Reya represented Thom Browne in an ongoing dispute against adidas about adidas' three stripe marks and the 'four bar' design mark used by Thom Browne on its various garments and accessories.

David Rose is a talented IP litigator at home equally with patent, copyright, trade mark and design cases. He handles everything from SPC invalidation actions to online piracy issues. "Experienced tactical litigator." "David is great. He really exemplifies the firm's client-focused approach. He is strategic and commercial. He manages the process efficiently. A good manager of people, he delegates appropriately within the group." "David is very effective. He got a good result for us in a large litigation. He is detail-oriented and very knowledgeable." "David is completely unflappable, very knowledgeable, not only about the litigation process and about the nitty-gritty of the IP profession. He is also aware of the major stakeholders in the space. He is a safe pair of hands."

Jeremy Hertzog is noted for his litigation of many of the most momentous trade mark cases of the century so far. He is also recommended for disputes concerning patents, copyright, database rights and parallel imports. "Jeremy exemplifies the reputation of the firm for being very assertive. He is always bent on finding solutions for clients, and is very positive, supportive and collaborative."