England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Howard Kennedy LLP
Howard Kennedy LLP’s capabilities encompass trade mark licensing and contentious claims, as well as managing international brands. Active across various sectors, the team is noted for its expertise in the creative industries, and is well-versed in art-related mandates. ‘Exceptional’ Robert Lands leads the practice and handles trade mark and copyright work, while Colin Sawdy is at the forefront of the firm’s trade mark practice.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Robert Lands is an exceptional lawyer.’
‘The practice is well known in the art and advertising worlds and has generated some cutting-edge legal precedents in a variety of inspiring legal issues.’
‘Alex Watt is an exceptional lawyer. He has transformed the team, which is renowned across the art and IP worlds.'
'Alex Watt is particularly adept at combining traditional worlds such as art and advertising with the technological breakthroughs generated by new technologies such as NFTs.’
‘Robert Lands and Elizabeth Morley have immense experience in the IP field, particularly in copyright, trade marks and passing off. They have particular expertise in the visual arts sector, having represented artists and galleries for many years.’
‘Both Robert Lands and Elizabeth Morley bring their experience to bear to achieve excellent commercial results.’
‘It has been a pleasure to collaborate with Robert Lands and Pollyanna Savva. They are very professional - handle cases swiftly, with excellent quality and always gives good advice for the best for our client.’
‘Robert Lands and Pollyanna Savva are a dream team to collaborate with.’
Key clients
- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
- ePlus, Inc.
- Q Software Global Limited
- Wicked Foods
- SEGA Corporation
- Billion Dollar Boy
- Pacha
- Pandora Jewellery
- Yorkshire County Cricket Council
- British Gymnastics Association
- Lavish
- The Restaurant Group
- Cox London
- David Zwirner
- LG Household & Healthcare Ltd
- 72andSunny
- S&P Global Ltd
- Bantam Ltd
Work highlights
- Acting for ePlus Inc (and UK subsidiary IGXGlobal Limited) in the registration and prosecution of their UK and EU trade marks.
- Advising David Zwirner, German art dealer and owner of the David Zwirner Gallery in New York City, London, Hong Kong, and Paris, in relation to brand strategy, trade mark clearance and trade mark prosecution in the UK and internationally.
- Acting for S&P Global Inc in the clearance, filing and enforcement of trade marks in the UK and EU.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Lands