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Stobbs IP

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Stobbs IP‘s practice is best known for its work in IP and brand management but it also handles a growing volume of general commercial litigation work for national and global brands. Amongst its clients is Marks and Spencer plc; the firm notably successfully pursued a claim against Aldi on their behalf concerning the design of own-brand gin bottles. Head of the solicitor team Chris Sleep, who is ’commercially savvy and particularly astute in his advice’, and litigation principal Geoff Steward, who ‘brings corporate London sophistication to legal proceedings’, are the standout lawyers.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They specialise in IP and allied fields with a creative and imaginative team using particularly experienced senior staff.'

  • ‘Julius Stobbs is immensely experienced in trademark matters and highly intelligent, with great commercial awareness.'

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Key clients

  • 7-Eleven
  • AB InBev

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Work highlights

  • Represented Combe International LLC and Combe International Limited successfully at the Court of Appeal in a matter brought by Dr August Wolff Gmbh & Co and Acdoco Limited in relation to High Court trademark infringement claim regarding VAGISAN.
  • Represented Marks and Spencer plc in its successful design infringement claim (IPEC) against Aldi Stores Limited involving the Aldi Gin Globes which produced the same overall impression as the prior registered designs.

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