England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

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Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design

Addleshaw Goddard

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Especially noted for its IT acumen, a number of major banks, retailers, and other corporate clients - both domestic and multinational - turn to the team at Addleshaw Goddard for its IP capabilities across a host of corporate and comercial matters. Practice head Emma Armitage is an experienced IP disputes lawyer whose expertise is concentrated in brand and design issues for clients in the retail, consumer goods, and financial services sectors. David Engel specialises in rights, reputation, and domain name disputes, while Damon Rosamond-Lanzetta is a key contact for clients seeking assistance on major commercial projects and software licensing arrangements. Leeds-based Georgina Powling is recommended for her focus on IP rights work, both contentious and non-contentious.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Emma Armitage is very switched on, on both the law and client-handling and industry knowledge.'
  • 'This is a dedicated, highly responsive team with a broad international reach that we have been happy to work with for over 15 years.  Good value for money.'
  • 'This is a highly effective practice, with well qualified and efficient practitioners, that I would rank highly amongst its peers.'
  • 'Tim Carter knows our trade mark portfolio back to front and will always go the extra mile.'
  • 'Andrew Bayley is extremely reliable - I'd happily put the day to day running of a case in his hands.'

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Emma Armitage

Addleshaw Goddard

Partner in the litigation Group. Specialises in all aspects of intellectual property litigation including trade marks, passing off, copyrights and related rights, designs, patents and confidential information. Also has substantial experience in contractual disputes relating to IP, principally around licensing and distribution disputes (both litigation and arbitration). Has also advised clients on trade mark portfolio management including advising on clearance searches, where to register, registrability, costs and procedure.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emma Armitage

Other key lawyers

David Engel, Damon Rosamond-Lanzetta, Georgina Powling, Tim Carter, Andrew Bayley, Lucinda Bailey

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