Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
Email address
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(0141) 303 1100Chambers Review
Morton Fraser MacRoberts offers guidance on IP licensing, technology transfer, and brand and software protection. The team is noted for its expertise in media and technology, financial services, food and drink, and public sector issues. It also coordinates IP disputes covering overseas jurisdictions. In November 2023, Morton Fraser and MacRoberts merged; the combined firm is called Morton Fraser MacRoberts.
Work Highlights
- Morton Fraser MacRoberts advised Dacoll Group on a review of its intellectual property rights portfolio, with particular emphasis on trade mark protection.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their approach of dedicated, capable partners with excellent market knowledge of our business is fantastic."
"Exemplary knowledge of the sector, particularly in relation to creative industries and international IP issues. I felt very comfortable asking what I feared were often quite obvious questions."
"A leading firm in Scotland for complex disputes in the trade mark area. They are sensible, pragmatic and a pleasure to work with."
"Overall, the firm is sophisticated, savvy and client-focused."
"Their approach of dedicated, capable partners with excellent market knowledge of our business is fantastic."
"Exemplary knowledge of the sector, particularly in relation to creative industries and international IP issues. I felt very comfortable asking what I feared were often quite obvious questions."
"A leading firm in Scotland for complex disputes in the trade mark area. They are sensible, pragmatic and a pleasure to work with."
"Overall, the firm is sophisticated, savvy and client-focused."
Notable Practitioners
Euan Duncan acts for leading Scottish companies on brand licensing transactions and also in trade mark, design and copyright litigation. Much of his work has cross-border dimensions.
"Euan was utterly professional, courteous, highly informed and showed an exceptional level of consideration of my specific needs."
"Euan is an excellent lawyer and very personable."
David Gourlay is well regarded in the IP community, particularly for the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property rights.
"David has been incredibly good and approachable advising on IP and freedom of information matters."