Eversheds Sutherland

Firm overview:

Eversheds Sutherland is known among peers for patents and transactional IP matters, and for its strong trademark practice. The full-service firm offers a one-stop-shop for trademark matters, including registration, licensing, and a watching service to provide early warnings of potential infringements.

The firm’s IP Litigation team handles complex disputes across multiple jurisdictions, including trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, infringement suits and any other necessary actions to defend clients’ IP portfolios.

Team overview:

Legal director Kate Ellis is head of the Branding Group and her expertise covers all stages of a brand’s lifecycle. Her practice includes managing global trademark portfolios and advising on trademark selection, international trademark and design clearance programmes, filing strategies and more.

Clients:

JD Williams, Next, Rowse Honey and Valeo Foods, The Very Group