The Mills & Reeve LLP team advises clients across a range of industries, including manufacturing, education, automotive and retail. Its experience includes contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm is also well-versed in appeals to the CJEU over trademark claims. In Birmingham, Claire O’Brien leads the practice, specialising in contentious matters, from trademark and passing off disputes to copyright and patent litigation. Natalie Welch is another key name, experienced in protection, exploitation and enforcement matters.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Deep expertise and able to manage complex issues and stakeholder interests.’
‘Highly capable in managing different customer styles, unblocking barriers and managing differing levels of understanding on complex matters.’
‘Strong regional firm.’
‘Claire O'Brien is hard working, attentive to detail, empathetic with clients, thorough.’
‘Good team ethos.’
‘Deep sector expertise, approachable, and pragmatic.’
Key clients
- Kohler Mira Limited
- Silverworks Island Limited
- STV International Limited
- K&S Partners
- The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge
- Smart Skincare
- Brigade Electronics PLC
- Presto Classical Limited
- Birmingham City University
- MD Orthopaedics Inc
- IELTS Australia Pty Limited
- The British Council
Work highlights
- Advising Kohler Mira in its patent infringement claim against Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited in relation to an innovative electric shower.
- Advising Silverworks Island Limited in its defence of a trade mark infringement claim.
- Advising K&S Partners on behalf of The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority on trade mark protection of the name “Basmati” as an indicator of a particular class of rice.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claire O’Brien