What the Papers Say
Chambers & Partners 2010
Briffa are ranked in band five of Leading Firms for Intellectual Property General, London.
They say:-
"This is a niche firm, with IP at its core, and a client base ranging from household names to SMEs. The broad workload includes design, trade mark and patent issues, both contentious and non-contentious, including trade mark filing. Contentious work has been a growth area, and the team has seen an increase in trade mark oppositions, enforcements and anti-counterfeiting work. Highlights include pursuing patent infringement claims for inventor Mandy Haberman in relation to her Anywayup child beaker.
Key Individuals:-
"Much of the firm's profile is centred on the eponymous Margaret Briffa who is "tough and adept at dealing with the most difficult and unpleasant opposition." In addition, she "truly cares about her clients' best interests.""
Legal 500 - 2009
Intellectual Property
"Headed by the well-regarded Margaret Briffa, IP boutique Briffa has been advising on a patent licence dispute in the London Court of International Arbitration. Ralph Wehrle has recently been involved in a complex anti-countefeiting case."
Media and Entertainment
At IP boutique Briffa, Silas Brown advises games developers and publishers including Sega, Legendo Entertainment; mobile games developers Airplay and Micazook. Margaret Briffa advised on the sale of a music library to Getty Images. Ralph Wehrle handles contentious work.
Chambers & Partners - 2008
Briffa are ranked in in the Intellectual Property: Generalist Lawyers Band (Covering all areas). Of Margaret Briffa it states "Highly regarded by clients is Briffa’s founding partner Margaret Briffa, who “knows what she is talking about and is very diligent and measured in her approach .”
Legal 500 - 2008
Intellectual Property
Demonstrating "excellent knowledge of IPR issues", IP boutique Briffa has seen junior-level growth and is expanding its "very sound" trade mark filing practice, which advises clients including The Food Doctor and Sega. The firm also handles technology patent litigation. The "very good" Margaret Briffa has been representing Green Lane in a Court of Appeal design right infringement case.
Media and Entertainment
Briffa continue to provide "constructive commercial advice" to computer-game developers and publishers, including Sega and Legendo Entertainment. Litigators Margaret Briffa and Ralph Wehrle acted for Mousebreaker and virutal worlds publisher Frogster.
Legal 500 - 2007
Briffa are ranked in the 5th Tier
for Intellectual Property - London and are listed as strong specialists in our own right, most notably
Margaret Briffa.
Briffa are also ranked in Tier 2 for IP: trade
mark portfolio management – London and ranked
in Tier 2 for Computer Games London “Briffa's practice
continues to grow, having added a number of publishers, such as Activision,
to its primarily developer-based client list, which includes Sports
Interactive. The team also welcomed Sega as a new client, following
the publisher's acquisition of longstanding client Creative Assembly.”
Chambers and Partners - 2007
Briffa are ranked in Band 5: Intellectual Property: General “Briffa is a mid-sized, "cost-effective" north London practice dedicated solely to IP issues. Focusing on the representation of small to mid-range companies, it is best known for its work in the advertising and marketing sectors. The eponymous Margaret Briffa specialises in dispute resolution as well as representing clients in design, patent and trade mark cases. Additional experience in the execution of anti-counterfeiting operations makes her an attractive proposition to clients.
Margaret Briffa is ranked in Band 4: Intellectual Property: Generalist Lawyers (Cover all areas)
Briffa are ranked in Band 2: Media & Entertainment: Computer Games - The Firm: This small group is a well-regarded presence in the marketplace. It is praised for its expertise in commercial and rights matters, and is particularly recommended as “one of the first ports of call for creative design matters.” The lawyers are admired for their transactional expertise and highlights include advising Sports Interactive in relation to its USD30 million acquisition by SEGA. The team’s client base includes developers and publishers.