Partner Profiles

Dan Reavill

Dan joined Travers Smith in 2001 and became a partner in 2007. He leads the firm´s intellectual property and technology practice and has significant experience in the exploitation of all types of IP, in particular advising upon numerous matters relating to branding, software and the internet.

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Head of Commercial, IP & Technology:
Tom Purton

Intellectual Property

“Satisfied sources state, 'not only does [Dan Reavill] know his subject, he is great at minimising costs for the business and is proactive in giving suggestions'...”

Chambers UK 

We have recently advised:

  • Chorion (owners of the IP rights to the Agatha Christie novels and Mr Men books) on a major reorganisation of its IP portfolio
  • TSL Education on a trade mark infringement dispute concerning world university rankings
  • Prêt a Manger, on the ownership of intellectual property rights in marketing and branding materials
  • Numerous clients on trade mark and branding issues including Metro Bank (the UK's first new retail bank in over a century), Agent Provocateur and LK Bennett
  • The Trainline.com on its joint venture Accrington Technologies, which develops advanced ticketing systems (making use of several valuable patents)
  • SOS Cuetera, the world's largest olive oil producer, on a global exclusive licence to use Unilever's "Bertolli" olive oil brand
  • Gala Coral on various IP infringement issues
  • ArcellorMittal, on arrangements for the design and construction of the Orbit Tower for the 2012 Olympics
  • Musto, on defending a claim brought by its competitor Joules
  • Tom Petty/The Black Keys, on preventing unauthorised use of music