Leveraging a comprehensive national and international presence, Pinsent Masons LLP offers a full-service contentious and non-contentious offering, particularly well regarded for its cross-border capabilities. Co-head Jim Cormack KC has vast contentious IP experience, which covers the gamut of areas from patents, copyright and trade marks to design rights and breach of confidence. Leading on the non-contentious side is George Campbell, who has a particularly strong track record advising on all aspects of IP transactions including sale and purchase, licensing, due diligence and commercial agreements. Technology specialist Chris Martin is especially renowned in the energy and education sectors, having recently seen an increase in the amount of IP mandates related to EV infrastructure, while David Woods regularly appears before the Court of Session in high-profile disputes. Contentious specialist Gillian Anderson has extensive experience in the financial services, food and drink, retail, and energy sectors.
Key clients
- Celtic plc
- Thomas Tunnock Limited
Work highlights
- Continuing to advise Celtic FC on brand licensing, sponsorship generally including its most significant IP sponsorship deal and related commercial matters.
- Advised Edrington UK Distribution on its high-profile sponsorship of Premiership Rugby in England and more recently on Famous Grouse branding on the ITV coverage of Premiership Rugby.