Intellectual Property | Europe

COBALT has a market-leading team active in a broad array of areas, including trade mark and copyright infringement, anti-counterfeiting and patent disputes, including enforcement. The law firm also offers notable strength in non-contentious matters, including the assignment of IP rights in M&A transactions. It represents a core client base of global pharmaceutical companies as well as technology and international brands in other industries.

Eversheds Sutherland has a strong IP disputes-focused practice representing a range of major clients in complex domestic and cross-border matters. It is highly active in copyright and trade mark infringement cases, with further experience in diverse regulatory issues including GDPR and data processing. The law firm's broad client list includes healthcare, technology and retail companies.

Sorainen has a noteworthy practice group recognised for its strength in trade mark protection, advising clients on registration, strategy and related opposition including before the EUIPO. The law firm represents clients in domain name disputes and in patent or copyright infringement proceedings. The team also assists with advisory mandates relating to cross-border M&A operations and franchise agreements. It represents companies in the technology, pharmaceutical and automotive industries.

Ellex Klavins has a notable practice group representing clients in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including trade marks, patents and domain name cases. It also assists with regulatory compliance, including data privacy matters, as well as copyright assignments. The law firm's clients hail from the construction, pharmaceutical, energy and technology sectors.