Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
The London IP practice continues to develop from strength to strength, with an enviable roster of well-known IP-focused clients across the automotive, luxury and fashion, fast moving consumer goods, financial services, technology, media and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, life sciences and healthcare industries.
The team act for the world’s largest digital and technology companies on innovative business-critical intellectual property issues in a fast changing area of the law. We have expertise on complex issues of copyright infringement, trade secret appropriation and database infringement.
The team understands that when clients are engaging in major corporate transactions, IP is often one of the key drivers given how important brands and technology are to corporate value today. The practice's intellectual property specialists work alongside their corporate colleagues on transactions, helping the client understand the value of the IP in question and manage, transfer and protect it in the most efficient way.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie stands out for its international presence and management of global trade mark portfolios. Its team is often called on to handle complex IP-driven joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals, and is highly experienced with regard to licensing agreements. The Baker McKenzie IP department houses additional expertise in patent protection and patent infringement disputes across a wide range of technical disciplines.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie represented JCB in patent infringement proceedings opposite Manitou concerning five patents relating to hydraulic safety technology in vehicles. They also coordinate the parallel proceedings in France and Italy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Baker McKenzie team have strong technical knowledge of UK and EU copyright law supported by market insights. They are very responsive and have quick turnaround times."
"Baker McKenzie has clear, in-depth, subject matter expertise combined with practical advice which allows them to advise on highly technical and challenging aspects of the law."
"With their international network, the highly professional and knowledgeable Baker McKenzie team offers professionalism, expertise and a personal touch."
"Baker McKenzie have a great ability navigating complex copyright law matters."
"Bakers continue to be great partners and always provide high quality work that not only considers the legal issues but provides a practical and industry overlay that is vital for our business."
"The Baker McKenzie team have strong technical knowledge of UK and EU copyright law supported by market insights. They are very responsive and have quick turnaround times."
"Baker McKenzie has clear, in-depth, subject matter expertise combined with practical advice which allows them to advise on highly technical and challenging aspects of the law."
"With their international network, the highly professional and knowledgeable Baker McKenzie team offers professionalism, expertise and a personal touch."
"Baker McKenzie have a great ability navigating complex copyright law matters."
"Bakers continue to be great partners and always provide high quality work that not only considers the legal issues but provides a practical and industry overlay that is vital for our business."
Notable Practitioners
Ben Allgrove is recommended for all manner of commercial and contentious copyright, design and trade mark matters. He is regularly instructed by well-known companies in music, social media and electronics.
"Ben is a very strong regulatory lawyer, with deep knowledge of how the biggest players in the social media sector are dealing with issues related to online safety."
"Ben is one of the most outstanding lawyer in the field of copyright and novel legal issues."
"Ben is an exceptional lawyer with in-depth knowledge and experience in copyright and now in the innovation of AI in the IP space."