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Ruth Hoy is a partner at DLA Piper specialising in intellectual property litigation and advisory work for retail (particularly fashion) industries. Her particular specialism is litigation involving trade marks and passing off, copyright (including piracy) and related rights, design rights, database rights, breach of confidence and internet domain name and Company Name Tribunal disputes. She also advises clients in contentious matters before the trade mark registries. With over 20 years of experience, Ruth leads the UK IP practice, is the head of the London Intellectual Property & Technology Group, and is the firm's International Fashion Lead (part of the Global Retail Sector leadership team). She is ranked/featured in the legal directories including Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, and the WTR 1000. One recent quote described Ruth