Katten Muchin Rosenman UK Welcomes Nathan Smith as Intellectual Property Partner in London
Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP has officially welcomed Nathan Smith as a partner at its London office, reinforcing the firm’s intellectual property (IP) capabilities. This strategic move comes as the firm aims to better address the growing needs of its diverse client base worldwide. Deepro R. Mukerjee, the chair of Katten's global Intellectual Property department, expressed confidence in Nathan’s competence, noting that his extensive experience in trademark prosecution and critical business transactions for high-profile clients with significant IP assets positions the firm to manage more cross-border IP matters effectively.
Nathan Smith is well-versed in various aspects of IP law, including noncontentious and contentious matters, transactional and commercial issues. With a broad range of industry experience, he offers invaluable counsel to clients on protecting, monetizing, and enforcing their IP rights on a global scale. His expertise spans multiple sectors, such as financial services, technology, telecommunications, life sciences, fashion, sports, entertainment, and retail.
In his practice, Smith provides strategic advice to both public and private companies regarding global trademark clearance and navigates a multitude of trademark, copyright, and design rights challenges. His experience encompasses the acquisition, sale, and licensing of IP and technology assets, as well as the IP and technology components of corporate transactions. Notably, Nathan also specializes in advising clients within the life sciences sector on intricate collaborations and licensing agreements. He possesses a strong understanding of complex agreements, assisting with the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of both international and domestic arrangements such as strategic partnerships, licensing deals, joint ventures, franchise agreements, research collaborations, and distribution deals.
Nathan’s contentious practice is equally remarkable, featuring extensive experience in domestic and international IP litigation and arbitration. He has managed numerous high-profile legal cases before the UK Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. Additionally, he has a proven track record of success in contentious actions before the UK Intellectual Property Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office, alongside several domain name disputes.
Christopher Hitchins, managing partner of Katten in London, highlighted that Nathan’s hiring is a significant advantage for both UK and international clients. He articulated the firm’s excitement about having Nathan join their renowned London team, which is known for delivering exceptional legal counsel and practical advice.
Previously, Nathan served as an Intellectual Property attorney at Dechert LLP, where he gained recognition for his contributions to the field. In the current year, he has received accolades such as being named a "Notable Practitioner" by Managing Intellectual Property in its IP Stars rankings and also recognized by World Intellectual Property Review in its UK Trademark Rankings. Moreover, Nathan is listed among leading attorneys in World Trademark Review's WTR 1000 directory.
Karen Artz Ash and Floyd Mandell, co-chairs of the Intellectual Property Department's Trademark, Copyright, and Privacy practice group, expressed their enthusiasm about Nathan's arrival, emphasizing his impressive skills and ability to manage trademark affairs in both the UK and EU markets.
Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP serves as the London branch of the broader Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, a comprehensive law firm with about 700 attorneys positioned across the United States and Asia. The London team covers diverse legal areas including asset management, corporate law, finance, real estate, litigation, data privacy, and taxation, allowing them to provide seamless legal services tailored to meet the needs of clients engaging in transatlantic business activities. For more information, visit katten.com.
Nathan Smith is well-versed in various aspects of IP law, including noncontentious and contentious matters, transactional and commercial issues. With a broad range of industry experience, he offers invaluable counsel to clients on protecting, monetizing, and enforcing their IP rights on a global scale. His expertise spans multiple sectors, such as financial services, technology, telecommunications, life sciences, fashion, sports, entertainment, and retail.
In his practice, Smith provides strategic advice to both public and private companies regarding global trademark clearance and navigates a multitude of trademark, copyright, and design rights challenges. His experience encompasses the acquisition, sale, and licensing of IP and technology assets, as well as the IP and technology components of corporate transactions. Notably, Nathan also specializes in advising clients within the life sciences sector on intricate collaborations and licensing agreements. He possesses a strong understanding of complex agreements, assisting with the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of both international and domestic arrangements such as strategic partnerships, licensing deals, joint ventures, franchise agreements, research collaborations, and distribution deals.
Nathan’s contentious practice is equally remarkable, featuring extensive experience in domestic and international IP litigation and arbitration. He has managed numerous high-profile legal cases before the UK Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. Additionally, he has a proven track record of success in contentious actions before the UK Intellectual Property Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office, alongside several domain name disputes.
Christopher Hitchins, managing partner of Katten in London, highlighted that Nathan’s hiring is a significant advantage for both UK and international clients. He articulated the firm’s excitement about having Nathan join their renowned London team, which is known for delivering exceptional legal counsel and practical advice.
Previously, Nathan served as an Intellectual Property attorney at Dechert LLP, where he gained recognition for his contributions to the field. In the current year, he has received accolades such as being named a "Notable Practitioner" by Managing Intellectual Property in its IP Stars rankings and also recognized by World Intellectual Property Review in its UK Trademark Rankings. Moreover, Nathan is listed among leading attorneys in World Trademark Review's WTR 1000 directory.
Karen Artz Ash and Floyd Mandell, co-chairs of the Intellectual Property Department's Trademark, Copyright, and Privacy practice group, expressed their enthusiasm about Nathan's arrival, emphasizing his impressive skills and ability to manage trademark affairs in both the UK and EU markets.
Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP serves as the London branch of the broader Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, a comprehensive law firm with about 700 attorneys positioned across the United States and Asia. The London team covers diverse legal areas including asset management, corporate law, finance, real estate, litigation, data privacy, and taxation, allowing them to provide seamless legal services tailored to meet the needs of clients engaging in transatlantic business activities. For more information, visit katten.com.
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