Intellectual Property Disputes

Acting for global cosmetics company Benefit Cosmetics in its successful defence of trade mark and passing off proceedings brought in the High Court by online retailer Beauty Bay.

Acting for Victoria’s Secret in Court of Appeal proceedings, concerning the issue of whether Victoria’s Secret’s college brand “PINK” infringed Thomas Pink’s trade marks and brand. The dispute was settled on confidential terms, shortly prior to the Court of Appeal hearing.

Acting for a multibillion dollar US technology company in copyright proceedings in the High Court.

Acting for Discovery Communications in its successful defence of UK High Court proceedings for trade mark infringement and passing off brought by broadcasters of the History channel, following Discovery's launch of a television channel called 'Discovery History'.

Acting for a major retailer in trade mark infringement and passing off proceedings in the IPEC.

Providing clearance advice to Starbucks in relation to proposed new brands as well as advising on trade mark infringement, passing off and copyright issues.

Advising Virgin on issues of trade mark infringement, passing off, company name and domain disputes as well as providing non-contentious advice on matters such as licensing arrangements and advertising clearance.

Policing the Harrods brand around the globe, both in terms of internet and high street infringements, including copyright, counterfeiting issues and trade mark infringement. We have a 100 per cent success rate in pursuing ICANN domain name complaints.

Acting for a global life sciences company in UK and EU IPO opposition proceedings.

Acting for FILA in a successful opposition action at the UKIPO.

Acting in the UK for Jack Wolfskin, one of the leading European manufacturers of outdoor apparel and outdoor equipment, in relation to its iconic wolfpaw device.

Acting and negotiating settlement terms for an international transport provider in a dispute involving allegations of breach of confidence.