Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

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Emma Sherratt

Emma Sherratt

Work Department

Intellectual Property

Position

Senior Associate

Career

Emma advises clients in all aspects of intellectual property protection, strategy, and enforcement.

She is a specialist in multi-jurisdictional coordination and management of IP disputes, including advising on UK and pan-European IP litigation strategy. With both a law degree and a science degree majoring in chemistry, Emma has experience in a range of IP issues in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences sector, particularly in relation to patent validity and infringement as well as freedom to operate.

Emma is also an expert in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious brand development, protection, and enforcement of IP rights, including in respect of trade marks, copyright, anti-counterfeiting, passing off, and domain names.

Emma has a special interest in the cosmetics, food and FMCG, health and pharma industries, and enjoys working with start-ups and the firm's pro bono clients.

Education

Emma has a BSc / LLB (hons) from The University of Auckland.

Emma is admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.

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