Based in Newcastle, Muckle LLP is well versed in both contentious and non-contentious IP mandates and possesses expertise in technology, media, sport and charity work. Alex Craig, who covers a broad range of non-contentious IP matters, including acquisitions, collaborative ventures, research and development arrangements, licensing deals, and media rights agreements, leads the department. The contentious IP side is covered by George Festing, who acts across a range of industries, particularly the technology sector. Associates Alex Speirs, who is experienced in contentious IT and IP issues, and Tom Justice, who specialises in non-contentious IP work, are also names to note.

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Testimonials

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  • 'They are very efficient and communicate very well, we have had some very complex agreements, and the complete process was handled very professionally.'
  • 'Very knowledgeable and responsive to client needs.'

Key clients

  • The Makaton Charity
  • Spurgeon’s College
  • Mandata
  • Meiyume (UK) Limited
  • UNN
  • Parkrun
  • Thomas Swan
  • The Algorithm People Limited
  • Separate Reality Limited
  • Trustack Limited

Work highlights

  • Providing commercial support to Meiyume.
  • Advised Mercia Asset Management PLC on an investment from its VCT funds into product information management platform, Pimberly.
  • Acted for Aspire Technology Solutions on its acquisition of Glasgow-based IT managed service provider, Cloud Cover IT.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alex Craig

Other key lawyers

George Festing, Alex Speirs, Tom Justice