Bird & Bird is at the forefront of IP. The firm is active in many industries and is also carving out a reputation in future-oriented fields. For example, the patent practice is one of the most active teams at the new Unified Patent Court. Here, it skilfully brings its strong international network into play for extensive proceedings for Edwards Lifesciences, NanoString and Celltrion. Meanwhile, the trademark lawyers are active for clients such as Katjes concerning green claims. The firm consistently promotes younger lawyers, frequently bringing young talent into the limelight, which then rise to the partnership and make a name for themselves in the market.