Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
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(020) 7329 4422Chambers Review
Stephenson Harwood acts for market-leading brands in financial services, energy, fashion, life sciences and luxury goods. The practice is rated for its powerful trade mark litigation offering and recommended for licence agreements involving all core rights. The team is regularly instructed to assist with the coordination of IP disputes with parallel proceedings in multiple jurisdictions, and is acclaimed as a leading destination for anti-counterfeiting and passing-off disputes.
Work Highlights
- Stephenson Harwood represents both Marks & Spencer and Katjes Fassin in a 3D shape trade mark claim against Swizzels Matlow, enforcing rights for the appearance of the famous 'Percy Pig' sweet against Swizzels' highly similar product called 'Pigs Mugs'.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Stephenson Harwood team is excellent and our go-to firm in the UK. They are able to put together the ideal team for every matter. They are capable of handling complex litigation and they stick to deadlines."
"The team gives razor-sharp, pragmatic advice. They are fast to respond but always with a great attention to detail."
"Stephenson Harwood is a big player in the copyright and trade marks space. They are on top of the game and do very serious work. "
"Stephenson Harwood is our go-to firm for all UK and EU matters. They are super-responsive and provide outstanding service."
"The Stephenson Harwood team is excellent and our go-to firm in the UK. They are able to put together the ideal team for every matter. They are capable of handling complex litigation and they stick to deadlines."
"The team gives razor-sharp, pragmatic advice. They are fast to respond but always with a great attention to detail."
"Stephenson Harwood is a big player in the copyright and trade marks space. They are on top of the game and do very serious work. "
"Stephenson Harwood is our go-to firm for all UK and EU matters. They are super-responsive and provide outstanding service."
Notable Practitioners
Alexandra Pygall's IP practice has an impressive ambit, taking in commercial agreements and also disputes concerning all core rights and also non-traditional trade marks. She represents a varied client base of household names in industries such as fashion, children's toys, pharmaceuticals and luxury goods.
"Alexandra Pygall is a great lawyer to work with. She is always on point with great analysis and strategic insight."
"She has great legal knowledge and excellent commercial judgement."
"Alexandra Pygall is a fantastic lawyer. She is sharp and strategic and fiercely hard-working for her clients. She has particular expertise in the life sciences sector and has a well-deserved and strong reputation in the area."