DLA Piper is active in IP litigation, and also handles the IP aspects of transactions and licensing issues; the group is also noted for trade mark prosecution matters and patent litigation and is particularly active in the life sciences sector. IP-related deals and disputes, regulatory issues and competition work are among practice head Richard Taylor's key areas of expertise; he is supported by Eleanor Rice-Birchall. Aaron Trebble left the team in January 2024 to join Lewis Silkin.
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Kernmandanten

  • Argenx
  • Anthony Nolan Trust
  • Rosemont Pharmaceuticals
  • Curasight
  • NatWest Group
  • SafeStand
  • Hitachi Rail
  • Priory Healthcare Limited
  • Portakabin Limited
  • Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P.

Highlight-Mandate

Advised NatWest on metaverse related trade mark filings, and implemented a multi-jurisdictional filing programme for new branding following the adoption of a consistent purple colouring across the client’s core brands.
Advised Portakabin Limited in relation to its enforcement and education programme to protect its PORTAKABIN and PORTALOO trade marks from infringement and misuse by third parties.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Praxisleitung

Richard Taylor

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Eleanor Rice-Birchall; Marthinus Prinsloo; Elena Pollard