England - East Anglia • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Stobbs IP
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Stobbs IP is a specialist brand management firm located in Cambridge, that services a stellar roster of clients, notably including Dr. Martens, Meta, Jack Daniels and Nike. The ‘innovative and dynamic’ team is noted for its expertise in bran valuation and anti-counterfeiting. Key practitioners include ’fearless and innovative‘ principal Julius Stobbs; and Geoff Steward, whose ’analysis, intellect, and client-handling skills are unmatched’, having vast experience in disputes concerning passing off, database rights, and trade marks. The ‘pragmatic, informed and authoritative’ Chris Sleep is noted for his expertise in enforcement strategies.
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Testimonials
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‘Stobbs are an innovative and dynamic firm at the forefront of branding disputes. They offer clients a bespoke service, without compromising on quality, which is first-rate.’
‘Chris Sleep is a fantastic solicitor, knows the law extremely well, has real commercial acumen and is also a fun and down to earth person to work with. Charlotte Peach is extremely bright and thinks comprehensively around issues. It is very reassuring to have her in your team.’
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Key clients
- 7-Eleven
- AB InBev
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Work highlights
- Represented Marks and Spencer plc in its successful design infringement claim (IPEC) against Aldi Stores Limited. Aldi was held to have infringed M&S’ registered designs as the Aldi Gin Globes produced the same overall impression as the prior registered designs.
- Represented Combe International LLC and Combe International Limited (owners of VAGISIL brand) in an appeal to Court of Appeal brought by Dr August Wolff Gmbh & Co and Acdoco Limited in relation to High Court trade mark infringement claim relating to use of VAGISAN.
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