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David Parrish is a Partner in CMS’ top-ranked IP team. He has advised clients on a broad range of IP matters for 20 years, with a particular focus on brand protection. 

David advises on the early stages of a trade mark’s life cycle, including conducting clearance searches, and he has secured registration of various non-traditional trade marks, including sound marks. David’s contentious practice involves acting on all types of trade mark registry disputes and he has considerable experience of such disputes that involve allegations of bad faith. Outside of the registries, David enforces his clients’ trade marks, designs and copyright works and is an expert on matters that involve the parallel importation of his clients’ goods. He has also pioneered the use of the Company Names Tribunal, thereby securing a change of hundreds of objectionable company names for his clients. 

David also regularly advises parties on IP issues in corporate transactions, including any related IP-specific agreements that are required.

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    "David thinks outside the box and has a friendly, relaxed and professional manner. He is always proactive and provides clear and concise advice."
    World Trademark Review 2023
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    "David Parrish is another lynchpin of the disputes practice who also garners high praise: “He is a candid and thoughtful lawyer who you can rely on for a good steer in many territories. He handles complex litigation meticulously but with pragmatism."
    World Trademark Review, 2019

Relevant experience

  • The owner of a well-known clothing brand on a multi-jurisdictional trade mark dispute, which involved an appeal to the CJEU.
  • Household names in the Technology sector on countless complaints before the Company Names Tribunal.
  • A global media and entertainment company on the unauthorised use of rights relating to its world famous movies.
  • The defendant clothing company in IPEC proceedings relating to infringement of UK Design Rights and unregistered Community Designs.
  • A car manufacturer on securing interim injunctions to prevent the importation of its vehicles into the UK from outside the EEA
  • Acting for the Complainant in numerous domain name complaints under both the Nominet DRS Policy and UDRP.

Publications

  • Trademark Litigation: A Global Guide 2017 (a supplement to World Trademark Review)
  • World Trademark Review Yearbook 2016/17

Memberships & Roles

  • INTA: Non-traditional Trade Marks Committee

Education

  • 2006 – Intellectual Property Diploma, University of Bristol
  • 2000 – LL.B., University of Bristol
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