United Kingdom - Scotland • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Anderson Strathern

The intellectual property team at Anderson Strathern has a strong reputation for its skill in the Scottish public, education, and media sectors, as well as offering significant expertise in IP litigation. Katrina Lumsdaine leads the contentious offering, who as well as regularly appearing before the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts, has appeared in trade mark litigations as far afield as China. Douglas McLachlan also leads the team and has both contentious and transactional experience, representing a diverse selection of clients from large institutions to SME technology and data companies. Head of corporate Simon Brown is also a key contact, with significant procurement experience.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The range of clients and experience that AS are able to bring is considerable and assists clients who need expert advice, with the knowledge that it is borne of experience and expert knowledge.’

  • ‘Douglas McLachlan has a unique breadth of IP knowledge and experience, bringing with it expertise in competition law that underpins the advice that he is able to provide.’

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Key clients

  • Circular 1 Health Limited
  • University of Strathclyde

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Work highlights

  • Advised Caledonia Gladiator Holdings Ltd on the acquisition of the Caledonia Gladiators professional basketball team.
  • Advised The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body on a range of IP/IT, Technology, procurement, and construction matters including complex international data sharing arrangements.

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