England - West Midlands • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
The ‘very efficient team’ at Shakespeare Martineau LLP is active in the IP litigation space, with particular experience in patent, design and brand-related work, often with an international element. The team handles a considerable amount of IP matters for universities, as well as working for clients in an array of other sectors, including telecoms, consumer products and transport. Nicholas Briggs spearheads the practice, routinely advising on contentious work, especially patent litigation, while Mauro Paiano’s broad expertise includes cross-border matters and social media-related cases. Other names to note include Kerry Russell, whose strengths lie in litigation. Martin Noble departed for Freeths LLP in July 2022, while Daniel Goodall left the firm for an in-house role in April 2023.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Very efficient team with expertise at all levels and high-quality, interesting work.’
‘Mauro Paiano is an excellent, pragmatic, commercial partner with great sector knowledge.’
‘Our go-to firm in England regarding IP issues and contract law. Equally good as the top firms in the City of London but far more cost-effective.’
‘Nick Briggs is an all-round IP lawyer that always provide sound legal advice. So is Mauro Paiano.’
‘Probably the best regional IP firm in the country. They benefit from their Birmingham location in terms of charging less for top-quality advice.’
‘Nick Briggs is a born litigator. He always wants to win and is prepared to go the extra mile to do so. And to be fair we have a good record together over the last few years.'
- 'Kerry Russell produces excellent work and is good with clients.'
‘Expertise in all areas of IP - both hard and soft. Very practical, commercial advice.’
Key clients
- Salts Healthcare Limited
- Soluble Technologies Group LLC
- Norcros Plc t/a triton
- Bei Yu Industrial Co
- Don & Low Limited
- DeLorean Motor Company
- Niftylift Limited
- Novomatic AG
Work highlights
- Continuing to act for Salts Healthcare, a Midlands company and an international medical device manufacturer in connection with a claim for patent infringement brought against Pelican Healthcare, a new competitor.
- Obtained a summary judgment in an IP infringement action in the IPEC on behalf of DeLorean Motor Company.
- Handled trademark matters for Novomatic AG, including a case that is pending appeal to in Supreme Court.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nicholas Briggs