London Intellectual Property Partner Nathan Smith has been named a Notable Practitioner in the 2026 edition of IP STARS, the leading specialist guide for companies and individuals seeking experienced legal practitioners for contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters. He is recognized in the Western Europe region for his work in the United Kingdom, with a focus on intellectual property, trademark litigation and copyright and related rights.
Published by Managing IP, IP STARS has served as a trusted resource for identifying leading IP legal talent worldwide since 1990. The guide ranks law firms and practitioners across IP practice areas globally, and selection is based on independent research, including interviews and surveys with thousands of firms, practitioners and clients. Rankings cannot be purchased, and no firm or individual can pay to influence the results.
Nathan advises clients across all aspects of soft intellectual property, from brand protection and licensing to enforcement and litigation on a global scale. He works with clients across technology, financial services, telecommunications, fashion, entertainment, retail and life sciences. 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.
"IP STARS: Nathan Smith," Managing IP, June 25, 2026
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