The Glasgow-based Dentons team has in-depth expertise in managing IP portfolios, advising on patent licensing agreements, and handling complex trade mark disputes on behalf of Scottish and multinational entities. Steered by practice head Steph Innes, an expert in IP rights issues and concession agreements, the team is especially knowledgeable in the energy, life sciences, and tech sectors. Other key figures include the ‘superb’ Ryan Kellingray, who specialises in contentious trade mark matters; Ian Barrie, who primarily focuses on brand protection issues; as well as Michael Livingston-Rahal and Erin Mackenzie.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘They are the best I have dealt with. Knowledge. Strategy. Teamwork. Hard work to complete important tasks within short time periods.’
‘Ryan Kellingray is superb. He is knowledgeable, hardworking, creative, and has excellent temperament.’
‘The practice provides fast and clear advice streamlined to ensure effective management of costs including by providing accurate estimates at the outset.’
Key clients
- Aggreko Limited
- John Lewis Partnership plc
- Marks and Spencer plc
- Equiti Group Limited
- Dunnet Bay Distillers
- Appello Group
- Sainsbury’s Supermarket���s Limited
- GALVmed
- The Edrington Group Limited
- Avis Budget Group, Inc
Work highlights
- Advising Aggreko through our appointment as sole external counsel on trade mark matters including managing their trademark portfolio.
- Advising Equiti on a significant global trade mark clearance and filing project.
- Advising Fatburger on strategically protecting its FATBURGER and BUFFALO EXPRESS brands in the UK, whilst fighting consolidated cross oppositions and cancellations before the UK IPO in relation to the FATBURGER brands.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steph Innes