David Woods
Partner
David specialises in contentious IT and Intellectual Property matters.
David's experience
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Advised a UK-based engineering company on its Master Services Agreement and Country Agreements for IT services with Kyndryl, a multinational IT infrastructure services provider.
- United Kingdom and United States
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Acted for Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited in patent revocation proceedings against AstraZeneca AZ.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Acted for David MacBrayne Limited in an IT contract dispute with ATOS IT Services UK Limited in proceedings in the Court of Session.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advising a large public sector organisation on a multi-million pound IT outsourcing dispute.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Acted for Energy Assets Limited in proceedings brought against SMS Meter Assets Limited in the Court of Session relating to the non-return of metering assets by SMS.
- United Kingdom
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Acted for Richard Bishop in a dispute relating to his leaver. status against 3i plc. This involved proceedings in both the Outer House and the Inner House of the Court of Session.
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
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Acted in UNCITRAL international arbitration proceedings in relation to a multi-million pound dispute arising out of a project for the development of rebreather technology.
- Cross-border
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Acted in ICC arbitration proceedings for a world renowned University on a patent licence dispute in relation to the underpayment of royalties.
- Cross-border
- Universities & Education
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Defending Asda in a parody advertising case [Specsavers -v- Asda Stores] relating to the use of the advertising strapline "Be a real spec saver at Asda"; referred to the CJEU on the question of genuine use of a trade mark and the reputation gained by use of a trade mark in a particular colour.
- United Kingdom
- Government and public sector
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Advised a large financial services organisation on significant brand clearance issues.
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
Credentials
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2005Qualified – England and Wales
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2001Qualified - Scotland
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1998University of Aberdeen – Diploma in Legal Practice
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1998Joined Pinsent Masons
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1997University of Aberdeen – LLB (Hons)
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