England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Powell Gilbert LLP
Powell Gilbert LLP’s sizeable IP practice is capable of assisting clients in a multitude of sectors, including biotechnology, telecoms and media and entertainment. Simon Ayrton leads the team, with a particular specialism in handling IP litigation, arbitration and counselling. Another name to note is Tom Oliver, who maintains strong expertise in the field of IP litigation, routinely representing clients in the English courts. Zoë Butler is another name to note in the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Clear, concise, commercially focused advice.’
‘Alex Borthwick has been swift to respond, and clear and commercial in his advice.’
‘The team works cooperatively together and gives the client all of their attention and creativity. They work hard to understand the client's business needs and goals, and then dive deep into the facts and legal issues.'
'The team works extremely well with co-counsel in other countries.’
‘Simon Ayrton provides comprehensive legal work, working with the client and co-counsel to understand all facets of the issues. Extremely clear and insightful.'
'Zoë Butler is thoughtful and has great judgment. She works well with the client and co-counsel.'
'Tom Oliver provides extremely diligent analysis of factual and legal issues. He synthesizes complex issues extremely well.’
Key clients
- The Procter & Gamble Company
- Prada
- Ocado
- ScreenSource GmbH
- Vitra, Cassina and Fritz Hansen
Work highlights
- Advising the Procter & Gamble Company on multiple actions against various traders in counterfeit, parallel traded, and lookalike goods.
- Advising Prada in respect of a range of IP issues including an intended claim for trade mark infringement (and design right infringement, copyright infringement and passing off) against River Island in respect of lookalike products.
- Advising Ocado in respect of an intended claim for trade mark infringement and passing off against a supplier of fruit and vegetable products under a similar brand name.