Mishcon de Reya hires IP partner

Law firm Mishcon de Reya has hired Ray Black as a partner in its intellectual property department.

Black, who joins from law firm King & Wood Mallesons, has experience in designs, trademarks, trade secrets, patents and copyright.

He has represented brands including Ralph Lauren and DKNY.

Jeremy Hertzog, head of Mishcon de Reya's intellectual property department, said: "Ray's extensive and varied background in IP law complements our existing practice.”