With a strong track record in the creative and digital sectors, Mincoffs Solicitors LLP advises on a broad range of IP issues including contentious and non-contentious trade mark work, brand licensing and franchising mandates, and portfolio work. The group acts for clients in the media and entertainment industry and for the region’s universities. Team lead Antony Hall specialises in IP software and software licensing arrangements, while Stewart Irvine advises on contractual and commercial disputes, and multiple contentious IP infringement matters. In March 2023, commercial solicitor Alicia MacRae joined from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP.
Testimonials
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- ‘Antony Hall and the IP team at Mincoffs provide excellent service based on solid background knowledge. They are experienced and offer pragmatic and business focused advice helping their clients take the decisions that are right for their business.’
‘I had the pleasure of collaborating with Hannah Nagel and Antony Hall on certain IP matters. Both are talented attorneys who provide practical, business-oriented advice.
Key clients
- Steamforged Games Limited
- LB Foster Rail Technologies (UK) Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Steamforged Games Limited on a Global Merchandise Licence with Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for the licence of intellectual property rights, to allow Steamforged to produce the Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West tabletop board games.
- Advised LB Foster Rail Technologies (UK) Limited on a collaboration agreement between the University of Sheffield, LB Foster and a further commercial entity.