Nathan Smith Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Counsel in the intellectual property practice of Dechert, a a global law firm delivering practical commercial advice on complex matters and transactions with energy, creativity and efficiency.In my non-contentious practice, I advise public and private companies on global trademark clearance and trademark, copyright and design right counselling. I conduct multinational searches to advise on the availability of proposed brand names and works to secure necessary rights around the world.I also advise on the acquisition, sale and licensing of IP and technology assets, including structuring, drafting and negotiating complex international and domestic strategic collaborations, licenses, joint ventures, franchise agreements, R&D, manufacturing, supply distribution and sponsorship agreements. In addition, I represent clients on the IP and technology aspects of corporate transactions and advise clients in the life sciences industry in complex collaborations and licensing transactions.On the contentious side, I am a tenacious advocate for my client’s global IP rights. I have extensive experience in domestic and international IP and commercial litigation and arbitration, including numerous high-profile cases before the UK Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. I also have a proven track record in contentious actions before the UKIPO and the EUIPO as well as in many domain name disputes before Nominet, ICANN and other domain name bodies.

Post Graduate Diploma In Intellectual Property Law

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb)