Dechert
Firm overview:
Global full-service firm Dechert manages and enforces trademark portfolios for brands that are famous across the globe, as well as acting for disruptive and high-growth startups. The London team serves as global trademark advisor to multiple industry-leading names in consumer-facing industries such as fashion, cosmetics, automotive and hospitality, as well as clients in the financial services and investment management field.
The team has advised on some of the most legally significant and high-stakes trademark disputes in recent years, including matters before the UK Supreme Court and Court of Justice of the European Union.
Team overview:
Partner and head of Dechert’s IP UK team Paul Kavanagh handles matters related to trademark, copyright and designs, as well as patents, with particular expertise in the luxury goods, retail, media and technology industries. His work highlights over the past year include matters for Vauxhall Motors, Mastercard, Sandals Resorts and Asprey.
Counsel Nathan Smith has a strong contentious and non-contentious practice, advising on issues such as global trademark clearance and the IP aspects of corporate transactions, as well as handling international IP litigation and arbitration.
Dylan Balbirnie, a senior associate at the firm, advises on brand clearance, trademark prosecution and disputes and the commercialisation of trademarks for a broad range of clients.
Other notable members of the team include Madeline White, whose expertise encompasses data protection compliance and privacy as well as trademark matters, and Anita Hodea, who has handled trademark opposition and cancellation actions before the EU Intellectual Property Office and UK Intellectual Property Office.
Key matters:
Non-Contentious:
- Portfolio management for Asprey
Dechert has advised world-renowned luxury goods retailer Asprey for over 25 years. Its work for the client includes the management, protection and enforcement of a portfolio of trademark and design registrations for a range of products, including jewellery, handbags, clasps, cocktail shakers and tableware.
Paul Kavanagh, Dylan Balbirnie, Madeline White and Anita Hodea are key members of the team.
- Portfolio management for Tayto Group
Dechert advises Tayto Group in respect to the management, protection and enforcement of its international trademark portfolio. Tayto is the largest British-owned snack manufacturer and owns a broad international trademark portfolio which includes ‘Golden Wonder’, ‘Ringos’, ‘Tayto’ and ‘Real Crisps’.
Clients:
ARK Investment Management, Asprey, IKOS Asset Management, IMO Precision Controls, Mastercard, Tayto Group, Sandals Resorts International, Vantage Infrastructure, Vauxhall Motors/Opel Automobiles, Willis Towers Watson
