Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
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(020) 3116 3000Chambers Review
Reed Smith has deep sector knowledge of media, life sciences and luxury brands. The team is strong on copyright and trade mark disputes and also technology licensing. The IP practice is also recommended for anti-counterfeiting campaigns and litigation involving digital platforms and internet service providers, with additional expertise in patent litigation.
Work Highlights
- Reed Smith acted for Microsoft in the patent-intensive acquisition of Lumenisity Limited.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have the utmost confidence in the Reed Smith team. Their guidance and recommendations are pragmatic and they always add value to our commercial discussions."
"The Reed Smith team is very pragmatic, responsive and commercially focused."
"We have the utmost confidence in the Reed Smith team. Their guidance and recommendations are pragmatic and they always add value to our commercial discussions."
"The Reed Smith team is very pragmatic, responsive and commercially focused."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Skrein is a copyright and trade mark litigator celebrated by sophisticated clients and senior legal professionals. He is well thought of in the media sector, and his recent experience includes handling music copyright disputes.
"Michael is very responsive. He is an industry expert and somebody who understands his clients and can get the best outcome for them."
"He is a very calm but tough litigator. He is commercially focused and excellent at communicating the nature and risks of litigation."
"Michael Skrein is very good - he is inquisitive and has sound knowledge of the law. A very good person to have on one's team."