CMS

CMS has one of the largest and most experienced Intellectual Property practices in the world, comprising more than 450 specialist lawyers, scientists, patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. We advise many of the world's most innovative companies and recognised brands across sectors including life sciences, technology, consumer products, manufacturing, energy and financial services.

Their market-leading patent practice combines strategic prosecution, portfolio management and complex dispute resolution. With patent attorneys actively managing around 3,800 patent applications across 50 countries at any one time, we offer seamless support throughout the patent lifecycle.

CMS is recognised as a leading force in patent litigation, acting in some of the most significant cross-border and high-value disputes before national courts and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Our teams regularly represent innovators, patent owners and challengers in infringement actions, revocation proceedings, preliminary injunctions, licensing disputes and disputes involving standard essential patents (SEPs) and FRAND issues.

They manage the full lifecycle of intellectual property assets, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. Whether creating, protecting, enforcing, defending or commercialising IP rights, we help clients maximise the value of their assets and navigate the opportunities and challenges arising from rapid technological advancement and an increasingly complex global IP landscape.