Daniel Berry
Partner
Daniel advises on all aspects of intellectual property protection and enforcement in the UK and EU including trade marks, passing off, domain names, anti-counterfeiting, design rights, copyright, patents and confidential information. He works for clients across a variety of business sectors with particular expertise in the fashion, travel, food and drink, entertainment, agriculture, automotive, education and sports industries.
His significant track record in all aspects of trade mark and design filing includes the prosecution and enforcement of rights before the UKIPO and EUIPO registries. He frequently advises on the registrability of brands, national and international portfolio management and the commercial exploitation of these rights. Daniel also specialises in IP litigation and has considerable experience before the High Court and Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, as well as in UDRP proceedings before Nominet, WIPO and the Company Names Tribunal. He has a strong background in anti-counterfeiting matters, customs notices and criminal prosecutions, and currently serves on the INTA Anti-Counterfeiting Committee.
I help clients protect and enforce their intellectual property. I bring deep sector knowledge and a hands-on approach to identifying and protecting rights key to the success of your business. If a competitor infringes your rights, I will be in your corner to take swift and decisive action.
Ranked as a ‘Leading Partner’ for intellectual property by the Legal 500, Daniel is ‘noted for his management of trade mark and design portfolios, as well as his litigation work’. The directory comments that ‘Daniel Berry leaves no stone unturned’ and is ‘a strong strategic thinker’ whilst his team provides a ‘very good, responsive service’, ‘their advice is always well thought out and in strong detail and they provide a London service at regional prices and represent very good value for money’. Daniel is also ranked as a ‘Notable Practitioner’ by IP Stars, the leading specialist guide on experienced legal practitioners dealing with contentious and non-contentious intellectual property issues. Daniel has obtained postgraduate qualifications in intellectual property from Oxford University and Queen Mary University of London. He is cross-qualified as both a solicitor and trade mark attorney.
Recent work highlights
Professional services organization
Food and drink manufacturing brand
HVAC provider worldwide rights
International fashion business dispute
Domain name proceedings
Trade mark infringement proceedings
Car parts infringement action
Consumer electronics copyright
Car parts infringement action
Consumer electronics copyright
External recognition
What people are saying
He is highly skilled in the area and takes time to understand what it is we do, and how we deliver our operations.
Daniel is ‘noted for his management of trade mark and design portfolios, as well as his litigation work’.
Daniel Berry leaves no stone unturned.
A strong strategic thinker.
His proactive and hands-on approach, combined with his creative thinking, professionalism and meticulous attention to detail, result in exceptional outcomes.
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