Richard Taylor
DLA PiperDLA Piper is active in IP litigation, and also handles the IP aspects of transactions and licensing issues; the group is also noted for trade mark prosecution matters and patent litigation and is particularly active in the life sciences sector. IP-related deals and disputes, regulatory issues and competition work are among practice head Richard Taylor's key areas of expertise; he is supported by Eleanor Rice-Birchall. Aaron Trebble left the team in January 2024 to join Lewis Silkin.
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Key clients
- Argenx
- Anthony Nolan Trust
- Rosemont Pharmaceuticals
- Curasight
- NatWest Group
- SafeStand
- Hitachi Rail
- Priory Healthcare Limited
- Portakabin Limited
- Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P.
- University of Sheffield
- Elgin Energy
Work highlights
- Advised NatWest on metaverse related trade mark filings, and implemented a multi-jurisdictional filing programme for new branding following the adoption of a consistent purple colouring across the client’s core brands.
- Advised Portakabin Limited in relation to its enforcement and education programme to protect its PORTAKABIN and PORTALOO trade marks from infringement and misuse by third parties.
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Richard Taylor