Ideas are powerful. They help forge business empires, cure disease, inspire enduring creative work – and much more. Ideas generate IP. And because they’re at the root of innovation and growth, they deserve the very best protection.

Our expertise helps you to protect your IP portfolio and enforce your IP rights worldwide. You’ll put your IP in the safe hands of specialist lawyers who cut their teeth at the forefront of pioneering technology and in well-known, IP-rich companies. So you’ll always have access to a team rich in real world experience – and real industry insight.

Then it’s about going further. Mastering the detail. Simplifying and clarifying. Connecting with you to immerse ourselves in your IP challenges. And generating answers that can give you a competitive edge.

At Bird & Bird we recognise the true value of your IP assets, your ideas and your future. Enabling you to focus on your business, your brand and the difference you make.

Accolades

"Bird & Bird excels in complex disputes, often with multi-jurisdictional elements"

Legal 500 UK 2019
"Best Law Firm for IP"

The Times Best Law Firms 2019
“Obviously at the top of the pile, Bird & Bird is characterised by consistently high levels of expertise across the firm – it’s a place where clients can confidently instruct the whole group and not just certain individuals.”

IAM Patent 1000 2019
Clients describe the team's service as "unbeatable," highlighting the "rapidity, personalised attention and total interest in each matter."

Chambers Europe 2019
One impressed interviewee enthuses: "Bird & Bird is top-notch, locally and internationally."

Chambers Europe 2019

2001-2020

Does the principle of exhaustion apply to digital media? The CJEU provides clarity

Our media team explains an important judgment from the CJEU which develops the law on copyright protection for digital content. In a decision that will affect authors, publishers, distributors and readers, the Court ...
1301-2020

Contractual Prohibition of Reverse Engineering under the New German Trade Secrets Act - a Practical Guide

The new German Trade Secrets Act (TSA) has been the subject of numerous publications for the last few months. Among other significant changes, the TSA declares reverse engineering of a product as generally permissible ...
0901-2020

Intellectual Property: the hottest topic in MOD contracting?

As more technology businesses contract with MOD, its treatment of IP rights and how it applies its policy to modern technology is becoming increasingly important. Our team look at the MOD's current approach to IP, its ...

1601-2020

Frederick Mostert joins Bird & Bird as Of Counsel in London

International law firm Bird & Bird is pleased to announce the arrival of Frederick Mostert, who joins the London IP team as Of Counsel. An eminent figure in the IP world, Frederick is Past President of the ...
0101-2020

New trade mark partner and team to join Bird & Bird in Hamburg

Bird & Bird is pleased to announce that recognised trade mark specialist Frederik Thiering is set to join as a partner in its Hamburg office in the new year.
0811-2019

Our Asia-Pac Team Scoop Triple Award Win!

Bird & Bird are delighted to announce that our Asia IP team were named as winners at the ninth Asia IP Awards that recently took place in Taipei.

2602-2020

Product Design Law Challenge - Design Right....or Wrong?

We are delighted to invite you to our inaugural Product Design Law Challenge. The Challenge will be based around a series of interactive quiz questions as we take you through the latest developments and trends in design case law, enforcement strategies and filing practices.
1302-2020

English contract law for international businesses

Please join us for a practical seminar on English contract law led by Bird & Bird UK partner and contract law specialist, Andrew White. This seminar, held in English, is intended to provide international businesses operating in Europe with essential know-how and tools on English contract law. It is part of a programme of international client events which have been delivered in eight countries in the last year.
2101-2020

Intellectual Property: the hottest topic in MOD contracting?

This interactive and thought-provoking session will cover: •The MoD perspective: why is IP important to us and what are our key objectives in our IP commercial policy? The MOD Intellectual Property Policy Review and its implementation in defence contracting: what does it all mean for contractors? Nicholas Matheson, Air Systems, Defence Intellectual Property Rights (DIPR), MOD, and Gareth Jones, Policy, DIPR, MOD •Working with the IP DEFCONs: some challenges for contractors, Mark Leach, Partner, Bird & Bird •IP hot topics: ownership of IP, how joint ownership arises and why it should be avoided, compensation for employee inventions and protecting trade secrets - Katharine Stephens, Partner, Bird & Bird •Panel discussion and Q&A