Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 1
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Burges Salmon offers a comprehensive intellectual property service from its base in Bristol, considered the equal of the finest London practices in terms of resources as well as talent. The team is recommended for litigation and the most complex IP-driven transactions, trade mark and design registry proceedings, and questions of rights strategy. The team acts for a wide variety of national and international household-name brands.
Work Highlights
- Burges Salmon advise and act on behalf of Tesla in trade mark enforcement matters, including oppositions and invalidation and revocation actions at registry level. Recently. the team successfully handled cross proceedings at the UKIPO involving two oppositions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Burges Salmon are outstanding in IP. They are reliable, business savvy, service-oriented and reasonably priced."
"They are able to bring expert knowledge and experience, offer pragmatic solutions, are always available when needed and they are always happy to explain and discuss their advice and reasoning."
"The IP team at Burges Salmon are very responsive and knowledgeable about trade mark law. They always provide high-quality, digestible and commercial advice under tight deadlines."
"They are diligent, detail-oriented and brilliantly responsive; for trademark prosecution, that's the golden trio. Their team is well-balanced with team members across the seniority spectrum."
"They creatively navigate complex IP matters in the UK, and matters that have worldwide implications. Their promptness and thoroughness can always be counted on for time-sensitive matters."
"Burges Salmon are outstanding in IP. They are reliable, business savvy, service-oriented and reasonably priced."
"They are able to bring expert knowledge and experience, offer pragmatic solutions, are always available when needed and they are always happy to explain and discuss their advice and reasoning."
"The IP team at Burges Salmon are very responsive and knowledgeable about trade mark law. They always provide high-quality, digestible and commercial advice under tight deadlines."
"They are diligent, detail-oriented and brilliantly responsive; for trademark prosecution, that's the golden trio. Their team is well-balanced with team members across the seniority spectrum."
"They creatively navigate complex IP matters in the UK, and matters that have worldwide implications. Their promptness and thoroughness can always be counted on for time-sensitive matters."
Notable Practitioners
Jeremy Dickerson is head of intellectual property and sport at Burges Salmon's Bristol office. He maintains a stellar reputation for his wide-ranging and cross-border IP practice, which incorporates intellectual property portfolio management, transactions and infringement disputes.
"Jeremy provides an exceptional level of client service and has been extremely helpful in navigating complex IP matters in an effective and commercially sensitive manner."
"Jeremy is one of the best lawyers with his analytic mindset and stellar client service. My trust and confidence in Jeremy and his legal guidance is unwavering."
"We really value Jeremy's pin-sharp attention to detail and his wide-ranging litigation and commercial experience. He is always a pleasure to deal with."
Helen Scott-Lawler's enviable client roster spans household-name retailers, large corporates and media organisations. Based in Bristol, where she is head of commercial at Burges Salmon, she receives regular mandates for IP-driven transactions, R&D agreements and portfolio management.
"Helen is a really super lawyer and a delight to work with. She has a calm and constructive manner but is also very tenacious."
"Helen is a pleasure to work with."
Emily Roberts is routinely called upon for her experience advising clients on their portfolios, particularly for trademarks. She is recommended for prosecution and oppositions before the UK registry.
"My go-to IP lawyer. Emily is responsive and excellent."
"Emily brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience to matters which has been invaluable. She will always take time to analyse issues and share considered but straightforward advice."
"Emily has extensive experience in IP and is able to provide practical and pragmatic advice taking into account the company's risk appetite and goals."
"Emily is brilliant and easy to work with. She is always my top choice for UK matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Burges Salmon LLP
South West