England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Gowling WLG
Acting for clients in the telecoms, advertising and food and drink sectors, among others, Gowling WLG’s ‘fabulous’ full-service IP offering is helmed by Kate Swaine, who is well-versed in international brand strategy and enforcement and routinely acts for household names in the management and enforcement of their portfolios. John Coldham leads the brands and designs team, with his litany of experience encompassing building brands, portfolio management and litigation; Coldham is praised by clients for his strength in litigation. Gordon Harris is experienced in managing designs and brands related cases in high profile disputes. Zoe Pearman, Jasmine Lalli and Charlie Bond are also key contacts in the group.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are experts across all types of IP issues: trademarks, copyrights, designs. They have a very commercial approach, are conscious of costs, and they are very approachable.’
‘John Coldham is prompt in his responses, very clear and concise, and available. He has strong litigation experience.’
‘We have always received timely and clear advice.’
‘Kate Swaine has been our contact; she has always been available, quick to answer and has been clear in her advice.’
‘Fabulous people. Friendly and responsive.’
‘Kate Swaine is brilliant in litigation and strategy.’
‘The team are incredibly knowledgeable on trade mark, copyright and design litigation.’
‘John Coldham has unrivalled expertise in design litigation. His clear and concise advice is always practical and tailored to the specific matter and client involved.’
Key clients
- Weetabix Limited
- B2022
- Keyloop
- Major League Baseball
- London Stock Exchange and subsidiaries: Refinitiv and LCH
- Aston Martin Lagonda
- Farfetch
- Ghamkol Sharif UK
- Industrials UK
- Scholl
- Aston Martin Lagonda
- All Saints Retail Limited
- Ezee Group Limited
- Aston Martin Lagonda
- Dyson Technology Limited
Work highlights
- Appointed as exclusive Official Legal Advisers for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Brands, Advertising & Designs team advised, and continues to advise, across a host of brand protection and enforcement, licensing and sponsorship issues relating to the games which took place from 27 July until 8 August 2022.
- Acted for Ezee Group International in relation to what would have been the biggest design right case of the year. The designs issues arising from this dispute are crucial for the development of design law and encompass areas such as must fit, technical function and commonplace.
- Advising the Farfetch group on its global trade mark strategy, clearance, oppositions, enforcement, domain name issues and specific IP focused client projects. This matter entails the collaboration of various offices in jurisdictions where our client is active and our UK team co-ordinates all enforcement matters across the world.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kate Swaine