Désirée Fields is an associate in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP, based in its London office. She focuses her practice on all aspects of trade mark and brand protection.
Désirée has experience of a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, in particular, in relation to trade mark and copyright issues. She has advised on trade mark infringements, registration and renewals for pharmaceutical, skincare cosmetics and toy manufacturers.
Désirée has also advised on data protection matters, commercial agreements and corporate transactions.
Representative Experience
- Advising on trade mark clearances, registrations and renewals
- Advising on potential trade mark infringements
- Representing clients in relation to trademark oppositions in the UK Trade Marks Registry and before OHIM
- Assisting on trademark infringement action in the UK High Court
- Assisted on global trademarks disputes
- Advised manufacturer of contact lenses and health insurance company on comparative advertising issues
- Advised on breach of copyright in television format dispute
- Carried out copyright clearances in relation to music, books and films
- Advised on data protection issues affecting transfer of data from UK to Canada and the US
- Conducted review of standard form agreements for use by pharmaceutical companies
- Assisted on corporate transactions: conducted due diligence, reviewed and drafted sales and purchase agreements and disclosure letters
- Advised German telecoms company on contractual issues
Education
- University of Bristol, 2007
- University of Toronto, LLM, 2002
- University of London, LLB, 2001
