Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 2
Contact number
(0121) 200 1050Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons in Birmingham offers extensive experience in international trade mark portfolio management, trade mark enforcement and the commercial exploitation of IP. The firm regularly assists a wide range of clients, including many in the online services, retail and manufacturing sectors. It is highly regarded for its expertise in life sciences and for its relationships with universities.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons represented Zilo Technology in a dispute with SS&C Financial concerning allegations of misuse of confidential information and copyright infringement in respect of ex-employees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have received excellent, clear and commercially-focused advice on a number of difficult trade mark matters. They are extremely proactive."
"The team have a good grasp of detail and keep up to date with changes in regulator policies. There are lots of experts across their teams who are quick to respond and friendly."
"In a very complex case, the Pinsent team provide useful and pragmatic advice. They are very accessible, deliver as promised and make themselves available at short notice when required."
"Their team is tight-knit, but capable of handling a number of diverse matters at the same time."
"We have received excellent, clear and commercially-focused advice on a number of difficult trade mark matters. They are extremely proactive."
"The team have a good grasp of detail and keep up to date with changes in regulator policies. There are lots of experts across their teams who are quick to respond and friendly."
"In a very complex case, the Pinsent team provide useful and pragmatic advice. They are very accessible, deliver as promised and make themselves available at short notice when required."
"Their team is tight-knit, but capable of handling a number of diverse matters at the same time."
Notable Practitioners
Cerys Wyn Davies is co-head of department at Pinsent Masons in Birmingham. She advises on high-value licensing and collaboration arrangements and also the treatment of IP assets in M&A transactions. She also handles patent and trade mark disputes.
"Cerys provides expert, wise and timely advice, and is a trusted adviser."
"Cerys is thoroughly dependable, technical and tactical."
Tom Nener co-leads the brand protection and creative rights team at Pinsent Masons in Birmingham. He is noted for his abilities in intellectual property litigation in all rights and also the preparation of high-value licence agreements. He is an expert in anti-counterfeiting strategy.
"Tom is a very good IP partner. He is strong in all areas."
"Tom is a safe pair of hands, commercial and comes up with creative legal solutions."