England - West Midlands • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Mills & Reeve LLP
A firm that provides ‘top-quality advice’, Mills & Reeve LLP works for clients in various sectors, including healthcare, automotive and technology under the leadership of the ’excellent’ practice head Claire O’Brien, who specialises in contentious IP, with a focus on trademark, design, copyright and patent litigation. Senior associate Natalie Welch‘s capabilities include IP protection, exploitation and enforcement, as well as domain name disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm is a signatory to the IP Inclusive EDI Charter and its IP team members support our work to improve EDI and wellbeing in the UK's IP sector.’
‘Claire O'Brien has been particularly supportive of IP Inclusive's work. She has engaged actively with our Women in IP community and hosted and facilitated online discussions for us. She is enthusiastic, responsive and efficient and has been a pleasure to work with.’
‘A strong regional firm, offering good value for money whilst still providing top-quality advice.’
‘Claire O'Brien is excellent with clients and is prepared to get stuck into the hard work as well. I enjoy working with her.’
Key clients
- Kohler Mira Limited
- Jaguar Land Rover Limited
- K&S Partners on behalf of The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
- The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge
- OPES Corporation Oy
- Dockyards London Limited
- MD Orthopaedics Inc
- Smart Skincare
- Brigade Electronics Group PLC
- Innovate Healthcare Systems Limited
- IELTS Australia Pty Limited
- The British Council
Work highlights
- Advising Kohler Mira Limited on its patent infringement claim against Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited in relation to an innovative electric shower.
- Advised Jaguar Land Rover on its UK applications to register the shape of its classic Defender vehicle as a 3-dimensional trade mark which was opposed by Ineos.
- Advising K&S Partners on behalf of The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (“APEDA”) on a trade mark protection of the name “Basmati” as an indicator of a particular class of rice.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claire O’Brien