England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell advises on a broad range of matters, from brand protection strategies to managing international trade mark portfolios, in addition to regular involvement in handling issues concerning reputation and crisis management. Practice head Georgie Collins, recommended by clients for her ‘excellent commercial sense’, assists an array of clients in protecting and managing their brands and reputations, while Marcus Collins joined the team in July 2022 from White & Case LLP, bolstering the practice’s trade marks’ expertise.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Georgie Collins has huge experience and excellent commercial sense, as well international experience.'
‘The IP team at Irwin Mitchell are second to none. Highly knowledgable, friendly and supportive. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Georgie Collins is a stand-out lawyer and one that we feel lucky to work with.’
Key clients
- Daky International Ltd
- NFL
- Nestlé Purina / Lily’s Kitchen
- Now Health International
- Millwall FC
- Reconomy (UK) Limited
- ManyPets Ltd (formerly Bought by Many Ltd)
- Gravity Fitness Limited
- Whispering Smith Limited
- Paragon Finance plc
Work highlights
- Acting for Daky International Ltd, who challenged the formerly famous retail store, Debenhams Retail Ltd, over their use of the letter ‘D’ and a settlement agreement was reached.
- Acting for NFL Properties LLC and NFL Properties Europe GmbH who are responsible for the UK merchandising and trademark licensing activities of the National Football League.
- Acting for Nestlé Purina / Lily’s Kitchen, handling its IP requirements in relation to its brands and enforcement of its UK IP rights, including issues of trade mark infringement and passing off, copyright and design right infringement as well as comparative advertising and marketing and advertising campaigns.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Georgie Collins