Burges Salmon continues to be rated well for its work in the IP industry, retaining its ranking in the trade mark contentious tables. Head of IP Helen Scott-Lawler specialises in non-contentious issues. The firm is known for its work in branding, with clients such as Coca-Cola, HBC, Discovery Channel and Virgin. A key client for the firm is Harrods, with the IP team providing global brand protection for this industry stalwart. The work includes trade mark infringement, copyright and counterfeiting issues, and the managing of disputes in countries such as Japan, Korea, Thailand, Germany, the United States and the UAE.