Maria Peyman is the Head of our Intellectual Property Team and is based in our Cambridge office.
More than 20 years’ experience of acting for clients on a full range of IP disputes involving patents (including patent ownership), copyright, trade marks, and design rights, as well as passing off, and breach of confidence.
In addition to her specialist IP work, Maria has experience of broader commercial litigation in relation to matters such as contractual disputes, this expertise is key when advising in disputes where IP assets are a core feature, for example breach of contract relating to IP and disputes regarding ownership of IP assets.
Maria’s practice incorporates advising on domain name disputes and representing clients in actions using Domain Name Dispute Resolution services as well as at Company Name Tribunal matters. She also advises on social media related disputes, in particular with aspects of defamation.
Maria is fluent in Spanish. Maria is an Allied Member of CITMA.
Recent work highlights
High Court claim relating to low level access platforms with three patents and three registered designs in dispute, including an interim application on privilege relating to experiments.
High Court claim relating to aerodynamic additions in logistics involving one patent and claims for breach of duty.
High Court claim relating to refrigeration technologies with three patents and three trade marks.
Experience & education
2015 joined Birketts
2014 Post Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property
2004 admitted as a Solicitor
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Legal 500 [UK 2025]
Next Generation Partner
CITMA (The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys)
Allied member
