Nathan also has a wealth of experience advising on the acquisition, sale and licensing of intellectual property and technology assets, including the structuring, drafting and negotiating of international and domestic strategic licenses, joint ventures, franchise agreements, supply and distribution and sponsorship agreements. Additionally, Nathan advises clients on the IP and technology aspects of corporate transactions. He also represents clients in the life sciences industry in complex collaborations and licensing transactions.
In his contentious practice, Nathan is a tenacious advocate for his client's global IP rights. He has extensive experience in domestic and international IP and commercial litigation and arbitration, including numerous high-profile cases before the UK Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. He also has a long history of success in contentious actions before the UK Intellectual Property Office, the European Union Intellectual Property Office and in many domain name disputes before Nominet, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and other domain name bodies.
Commercially sophisticated counsel with a personable touch
Prior to joining Katten, Nathan worked at another global law firm. His proven track record, combined with his highly responsive and personable approach to client service, has earned him recognition as a leading practitioner in World IP Review's UK Trade Mark Rankings and Managing Intellectual Property's list of IP Stars. He provides innovative solutions to help his clients achieve their objectives through a combination of legal knowledge and commercial insight. With his comprehensive skill set, Nathan is a long-term trusted advisor to his clients.
