Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer

Firm overview:

Endorsed by a peer as being among the best firms for UK trademark work, Arnold & Porter advises a diverse portfolio of clients on brand creation, protection, enforcement and commercialisation. The practice is particularly active in sectors such as technology, entertainment, luxury goods, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals. Leveraging its international platform, the firm coordinates multi-jurisdictional trademark strategies, portfolio management programmes and enforcement campaigns.

Team overview:

The trademark and IP litigation practice features standout partner Beatriz San Martin, who is praised by a peer as a “very well-rounded litigator”. Her experience covers patent and trademark disputes, particularly for clients within the life sciences and technology sectors.

Key matters:

• Wiley acquisition of Emerald Publishing

Beatriz San Martin was on the Arnold & Porter team that advised content and research intelligence company Wiley in its acquisition of Emerald Publishing from Cambridge Information Group. The all-cash transaction was valued at £337 million ($452 million).

Clients:

Wiley