McDaniels Law is a specialist IP firm with strong expertise across sectors including the furniture, fashion, jewellery, textiles, and digital publishing industries. The team advises on IP creation, ownership, and portfolio management, securing patents, trade marks and designs, and handling oppositions and cancellations before the IPO, EUIPO and beyond. The team includes a consultant patent attorney and handles litigation. Co-head Kelly Hudson manages contentious and non-contentious IP cases, with High Court and IPEC trial experience. Co-head Adam Turley also handles the full IP spectrum, with ongoing proceedings before the IP Enterprise Court.
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McDaniels Law
Responsables de la pratique:
Kelly Hudson; Adam Turley
Autres avocats clés:
Sebastien Reece
Les références
‘McDaniels Law provides a commercial and collaborative approach.’
‘Kelly Hudson is a standout IP lawyer. She is pragmatic and user-friendly.’
‘McDaniels Law have consistently proven themselves as specialists in IP over the many years we have worked with them. They offer expert and clear advice on the full range of IP issues. They truly understand both the area and the commercial realities for businesses and provide pragmatic advice on this basis.’
Principaux clients
Winn Holdings Limited
Rubbaglove Limited
Hairjamm PTY
Fairfax & Favor Limited
Mariya Lish (Inhouse Type Limited)
Teemo Designs Limited
HaynesPro B.V Limited
Total Pet Limited
HUSK Design Limited, Edwards Architecture & HUSK Partnerships Limited
National Examination Board in Occupational Health & Safety
Principaux dossiers
- Representing HUSK and two other Claimants in ongoing multi-party litigation in the High Court related to copyright in architectural drawings.
- Representing a client who is the Defendant in an issued claim in respect of copyright infringement brough by Jaguar Land Rover.
- Advised a client in respect of a claim over ownership of copyright in fonts in which the client was successful, and now pursuing underpayment of royalties in respect of those fonts.
Muckle LLP
Muckle LLP’s IP team delivers both contentious and non-contentious expertise, with particular strength in the tech, media, sport and charity sectors. The team is well-regarded for its deep understanding of technology-related IP challenges and ownership issues. Alex Craig leads the practice, advising on a broad range of non-contentious IP matters including acquisitions and disposals. George Festing brings significant experience in contentious IP and tech disputes, while Alex Speirs advises on IP matters from both claimant and defendant perspectives, enhancing the firm’s dispute resolution offering.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alex Craig
Autres avocats clés:
George Festing; Alex Speirs
Les références
‘Very personable people. Quick, clear, decisive. Very clearly defined scope of work, process and lots of communication throughout.’
‘Alex Speirs provided excellent expertise, but really took the time to walk us through quite a complicated and sensitive matter that we had no previous experience in. She explained scenarios, risks, and really held our hand throughout.’
‘Muckle is a highly professional firm with a strong regional reputation for competence and effectiveness. This was reflected in my own personal experience – the team’s knowledge and expertise were most helpful.’
Principaux clients
Meiyume (UK) Limited
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Sunderland City Council
Parkrun
ClearCourse Partnership Acquireco Finance Limited
SkinBio Therapeutics plc
INEX Microtechnology Limited
Mandata
GNAAS
CAV
Principaux dossiers
- Advised ClearCourse Partnership Acquireco Finance Limited (ClearCourse) on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of CSY Retail Systems Ltd (CSY).
- Advising Meiyume (UK) Limited in relation to its international cosmetics manufacturing and development business.
- Advised a gaming plc in relation to an international rights infringement claim relating to online content.
Mincoffs Solicitors LLP
Mincoffs Solicitors LLP’s IP team offers depth and expertise across both contentious and non-contentious matters, with a strong and growing presence in the creative and digital sectors. The team manages international trade mark portfolios and regularly advises on brand licensing, franchising, and IP strategy. Antony Hall leads the team, providing strategic advice on innovative ownership models and brand protection. Stewart Irvine handles copyright, design right and patent infringement claims, while Hannah Nagel supports clients on licensing, assignments and trade mark matters, contributing to the team’s well-rounded IP offering.
Responsables de la pratique:
Antony Hall
Autres avocats clés:
Stewart Irvine; Hannah Nagel; Hannah Flowers; Jennifer Wade
Les références
‘The IP team at Mincoffs are brilliant, friendly, down-to-earth, and really know their stuff. They give clear, practical advice without the jargon, and they’re always quick to respond. What stands out most is how approachable they are, while still offering top-quality expertise.’
‘Everyone I’ve worked with at Mincoffs has been excellent.’
‘The diverse team have extensive experience across a broad range of sectors. Advice is always delivered with a strong focus on real-world deployment, considering alternative approaches that may be more effective or commercially attractive.’
Principaux clients
Steamforged Games Ltd
Love Churros
Gourmet Coffee Ltd
Burger 8 Limited
Converted Media Limited
Simon Berry Optometrists Limited
Vapiano
Coatsink Games
Generator North East Ltd
My Delhi Streetery Limited
21 Hospitality Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Steamforged Games on the acquisition of the intellectual property rights in major tabletop game franchise Iron Kingdoms and Warmachine from Privateer Press.
- Advising a global rail and transportation supplier on a range of transactions and matters for the group in the UK and Europe.
- Advising fast-growing food concept Love Churros on the expansion of its franchise operations into Kuwait.
Sintons LLP
Sintons LLP’s IP team is noted for its work on the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property in high-profile national and international projects. The team regularly advises on the development and exploitation of new and emerging technologies, particularly in the healthcare and tech sectors, often through start-ups, spin-outs and collaborations. Pippa Aitken co-heads the team, with a focus on brand protection and licensing in tech. Karen Simms brings extensive experience in commercial IP and advises on a broad range of contracts supporting IP commercialisation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pippa Aitken; Karen Simms
Les références
‘Ultra professional, responds quickly with all the information required to make an informed decision. Polite, efficient communicators across the team.’
‘The team is very approachable and knowledgeable and has always been able to help us and either find a solution or refer us to someone who can provide one. They have also been able to advise us on our business in Europe and provide reliable contacts for other areas around the world.’
‘In particular, Pippa Aitken has always been my « go-to » contact as she is very responsive and her knowledge in this field is vast. She is very helpful and can draw on her years of experience to advise us.’
Principaux clients
Green Lizard Technologies/North Tees Group
Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria Limited
Lamp House Strategy Limited
Café Mountain Limited
OLM Diagnostics Limited
UK Pods Limited
Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Ethos Nutrition Limited
Livitay Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Livitay Limited trading as Sanctuary Health on intellectual property issues relating to assignments from content creators and obtaining consent to use the creators video content to convert to an AI Avatar.
- Advised Ethos Nutrition on its branding for a new nutritional supplement product.
- Advising North Tees/Green Lizard Technologies Group on the acquisition, development, protection and commercialisation of its IP in the Power to Liquids, Green Energy, Clean Fuels, Energy Storage, Carbon Capture and Utilisation, and Chemicals from Sustainable Feedstock sectors.