Osborne Clarke

Firm overview:

International full-service firm Osborne Clarke has a litigation-focused trademark practice, providing extensive trial experience and representing brands up to the Supreme Court. While primarily recognised for its contentious practice, the firm also offers substantial trademark portfolio management. The team of solicitors and attorneys handles complex UK and EU registry disputes as well as big-ticket litigation, coordinating with international offices to protect clients’ rights in jurisdictions where infringement and counterfeit threats are particularly recurrent.

Team overview:

Arty Rajendra is “very good”, an industry peer acknowledges. Head of IP disputes, Rajendra specialises in litigation and handles trademark and copyright infringement matters for a stellar list of clients.

John Linneker, who joined the team in 2024 from Fieldfisher, is also a highly experienced litigator. Handling cases of all sizes, including those before the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union, Linneker acted on the landmark Sky v Skykick matter.