England - West Midlands • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Shoosmiths LLP
A team that provides ‘commercial and business-focused advice’, Shoosmiths LLP’s practice covers the full spectrum of matters, ranging from commercial IP transactions to litigation in the brands, technology and life sciences sectors. Its clients include FTSE companies and brand owners, from various sectors such as well as biochemistry, pharmaceutical and software development. ‘Standout’ Andrew Brennan leads the team, with experience in handling complex contentious issues, trademark infringement actions and enforcement actions, to name a few. Victoria Bentley’s expertise includes patent disputes in the telecoms space, while Dominic Murphy advises clients in a broad array of sectors including biotechnology and fashion, among others. Nichola Jenkins further strengthens the team with experience in the non-contentious side of IP, routinely advising on issues relating to disruptive technologies.
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Testimonials
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‘The Shoosmiths team are pragmatic and solution focused. They proactively think around ways to deal with the risks we face as a business. I am happy that the fees they charge are reasonable and trust them to come up with a competitive and value-based quote when I need them to do anything out of their usual scope.’
‘The IP team are incredibly helpful, friendly and pragmatic. They are happy to be challenged on advice and the biggest strength is their commitment to a decision rather than sitting on the fence like other firms.’
‘Andrew Brennan is not only a highly skilled lawyer, but also just a nice person to work with. It is not often you look forward to a chat with your lawyer! He gives solid, pragmatic advice and will also accommodate short time frames.’
‘The team's strengths lie in their commercial and business focused advice. They don't just focus on the law, they focus on finding a commercial solution.’
‘Andrew Brennan is a standout individual due to his commercialism.’
‘Victoria Bentley can explain complex issues in a straightforward manner.'
‘Shoosmiths are always exceptionally responsive to requests for support. They are very clear on charges and reasonable timescales.’
‘Nichola Jenkins has a wealth of experience in a wide range of Intellectual Property matters. Her willingness to understand the details of complex technologies as well as the associated Intellectual Property means that the advice provided is always fit for purpose.’
Key clients
- Next Retail Plc
- Topps Tiles Plc
- Checkatrade (part of Homeserve Plc)
- Volkswagen
- LifeArc
- Calor Gas Plc
- University of Nottingham
- Cranfield University
- Helix Ltd
- Lundbeck
- Pharmacosmos
- Ann Summers
- White Company
- Ideal Shopping
- LK Bennett
Work highlights
- Acted for Topps Tiles against Tiles Direct in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court for trademark and registered design infringement. The Defendants submitted to judgment.
- Acted for Next Retail as the claimant in a copyright and unregistered design dispute with its competitor, Matalan after Next identified a large number of Matalan’s products alleged to be similar to those from its own children’s clothing collection.
- Following its acquisition of the Cath Kidson brand and global trade mark portfolio, assisted CK Acquisitions Ltd in recording the worldwide assignment of those trade marks in over 25 countries and now actively manage that portfolio globally.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Brennan