England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher’s trade marks team is ‘extremely skilled at managing a very large portfolio of enforcement matters’ and acts for clients across a wide range of sectors, predominantly in the technology, life sciences, media, and retail spaces, with an increasing focus on the sports sector. Multi-jurisdictional clients seeking to expand their portfolios often instruct the team. Leighton Cassidy co-heads the group alongside litigation lead John Linneker and dual-qualified solicitor and trade mark attorney Hastings Guise, who is highly adept at handling pre-launch clearance projects and disputes.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘A very professional and efficient team.’
'The team is extremely skilled at managing a very large portfolio of enforcement matters while still providing detailed and digestible advice for individual matters.'
'The team is extremely reliable, especially with last minute deadlines and instructions. The team also routinely takes initiative to provide complex advice about clients' overall portfolios and enforcement strategies.'
'Chris Tang is a highly responsive, intelligent, and personable attorney that is very knowledgeable and adept at providing in-depth enforcement advice.'
Key clients
- SkyKick
- Sazerac
- Borough Market
- Currys
- Smart LLC
- FitBit, Inc
- EYGS LLP
- Dell EMC
- Take-Two Interactive Software
- Publicis
- Caffè Nero
- Forbes
- Devolver Digital Ltd
- TotalEnergies
Work highlights
- Acting for SkyKick in defending trade mark infringement proceedings brought by Sky in relation to the use of the word 'SKYKICK'.
- Advising Sazerac on its global trade mark portfolio outside North America and brand IP enforcement following a competitive tender.
- Advising Fitbit on UK trade mark matters, including trade mark portfolio management, prosecution, and enforcement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Leighton Cassidy, John Linneker, Hastings Guise