The IP group at Mishcon de Reya LLP is led by David Rose in London, but the innovation department in the Cambridge office plays a central role in the firm's offering. It brings together lawyers, trade mark attorneys and patent attorneys to assist start-ups and established companies in the technology, media and life sciences sectors. The group is 'very easy to work with, smooth and efficient', and head of the international technology team Patrick Farrant is the local lead partner. He is supported by experienced IP litigator Gareth Dickson, trade marks and brands strategist Louisa Dixon, and managing associate Laura Aldridge, who focuses on brand protection.

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  • ‘The IP team of Mishcon de Reya LLP is very reactive and provides excellent services. They're very easy to work with, smooth and efficient. It's a real pleasure to work together everyday with them to secure the interests of our clients! ’

  • ‘Louisa Dixon and all her team, including Laura Aldridge, are great IP practitioners with full knowledge of intellectual property law at European level. They deliver efficient and relevant services.’

Key clients

  • Heraeus Noblelight Limited
  • The Estate of Professor Stephen Hawking
  • Fox News Network, LLC (agency)
  • Meridian Audio Limited
  • Go Ape!
  • Meaco Limited
  • Trimble Inc
  • Secondmind Limited
  • Bridgestone Tyres
  • Maisons du Monde (agency)
  • Featurespace Limited
  • Endomagnetics Limited

Work highlights

  • Prevailed in patent infringement and invalidity proceedings in the Patents Court for Heraeus Nobelight in respect of its patented method of making glass-to-metal seals.
  • Advised luxury audio technology brand Meridian Audio on the management of their international trade mark portfolio.
  • Acted for AI technology company Featurespace on the drafting and filing of multiple multi-jurisdictional patent applications covering Featurespace's fraud prevention technology.

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Practice head

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David Rose

Other key lawyers

Patrick Farrant, Gareth Dickson, Louisa Dixon, Laura Aldridge