Nathan Smith's practice focuses on all aspects of soft intellectual property and the protection, exploitation, monetization and enforcement of his clients' rights worldwide. His diverse client base covers a range of industries, including technology, financial services, telecommunications, fashion, entertainment, retail and life sciences.
On the noncontentious side, Nathan advises public and private companies on global trademark clearance and provides trademark, copyright and design right counseling. He conducts multinational searches to advise on the availability of proposed brand names and works to secure necessary rights around the world.
Nathan also has a wealth of experience advising on the acquisition, sale and licensing of intellectual property and technology assets, including the structuring, drafting and negotiating of international and domestic strategic licenses, joint ventures, franchise agreements, supply and distribution and sponsorship agreements. Additionally, Nathan advises clients on the IP and technology aspects of corporate transactions. He also represents clients in the life sciences industry in complex collaborations and licensing transactions.
Nathan has extensive experience in domestic and international IP and commercial litigation and arbitration, including numerous high-profile cases before the UK Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. He also has a long history of success in contentious actions before the UK Intellectual Property Office, the European Union Intellectual Property Office and in many domain name disputes before Nominet, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and other domain name bodies.
Year joined firm: 2025
- University of Sheffield
- University of Bristol
- International Trademark Associatio
- Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group
- England and Wales