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Spotlight
About
Provided by David Cran
Practice Areas
David is a Partner and Head of IP and Tech at RPC. Experienced and commercially focussed, he works closely with clients to resolve their IP, technology and commercial issues and has significant experience in both disputes and transactions.
David advises on all areas of intellectual property, confidential information, IT/software and commercial issues. His work covers a wide range of industry sectors, including retail, financial services, insurance, IT/telecoms, media/digital media, energy, manufacturing and life sciences. David frequently advises on international matters, particularly involving the US, Europe and the Far East, including coordinating multi-jurisdictional disputes and deals.
Career
Trained Gouldens; qualified 2001; Jones Day 2003-2008; Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP 2008; partner 2009.
Professional Memberships
Member of the City of London Law Society (CLLS) IP Committee
Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA)
Member of the Society for Computers and Law (SCL)
Member of the ICT Arbitration Club
Supervising Solicitor on the London Litigation Solicitors Association (LSLA) list
Publications
David is co-author of Getting the Deal Through - Copyright global guide.
Chambers Review
UK
David Cran is a trade mark and copyright specialist who frequently handles multi-jurisdictional disputes and transactions. He is often instructed by fashion brands, media outlets and online platforms.
David Cran is highly regarded for his contentious technology practice. He is noted for his handling of breach of contract disputes arising from disrupted IT projects.
David Cran is highly regarded for his contentious technology practice. He is noted for his handling of breach of contract disputes arising from disrupted IT projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David is a brilliant technology lawyer and litigator."
"He is a solid lawyer."
"David is a very bright and user-friendly partner."
"David is excellent at IP."
"A good litigator. David gets to the heart of a case."
"David is a brilliant technology lawyer and litigator."
"He is a solid lawyer."
"David is a very bright and user-friendly partner."
"David is excellent at IP."
"A good litigator. David gets to the heart of a case."