Intellectual Property
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Band 5
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Provided by Harbottle & Lewis LLP
Intellectual Property is a key practice area for Harbottle & Lewis. The group is best-known for its work in the technology, media and entertainment sectors, acting for global brands, famous names, and business sectors from engineering and IT to fashion and publishing.
Our diverse work ranges from trade mark strategy and content clearance, to all kinds of IP litigation including patents. We are also very active in enforcement work against online platforms selling unlicensed merchandise.
Chambers Review
Harbottle & Lewis is steeped in the media, luxury brands and technology sectors, and the team has extensive resources for brand management and protection. It is recommended for online, software and print copyright licensing and disputes. The firm is also recognised for its expertise in software patents and its trade mark attorney offering.
Work Highlights
- Harbottle & Lewis represents Queen Productions on all aspects of its copyright work including exploitation, management, enforcement and transaction matters. The team also handles all aspects of the trade mark protection and enforcement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Harbottle & Lewis team are approachable, pragmatic and commercial. They offer excellent service and responsiveness."
"H&L's dedicated team with their spectrum of experience are always very competent and quick at handling any matters thrown at them."
"The team has a forward-thinking and thoroughly considered approach with a range of qualities that complements each other very efficiently. They go above and beyond in delivering their service."
"H&L are a very efficient team with vast knowledge and experience. It's an easy team to work and communicate with, which I can always trust to give clear and concise guidance."
"The quick and attentive team is able to advise on cross-jurisdictional issues and help implement strategies that consider the nuances of complex legal standards across the UK and EU."
"The Harbottle & Lewis team are approachable, pragmatic and commercial. They offer excellent service and responsiveness."
"H&L's dedicated team with their spectrum of experience are always very competent and quick at handling any matters thrown at them."
"The team has a forward-thinking and thoroughly considered approach with a range of qualities that complements each other very efficiently. They go above and beyond in delivering their service."
"H&L are a very efficient team with vast knowledge and experience. It's an easy team to work and communicate with, which I can always trust to give clear and concise guidance."
"The quick and attentive team is able to advise on cross-jurisdictional issues and help implement strategies that consider the nuances of complex legal standards across the UK and EU."
Notable Practitioners
Shireen Peermohamed is widely recognised for her handling of brand management and enforcement actions, and also copyright disputes. She has an impressive media client base.
"Shireen's knowledge is unmatched and she has an excellent investigative nature with our very best interests at the forefront."
"Shireen is a highly regarded and very pragmatic IP lawyer."
"Shireen is a very consistent and much appreciated partner."
Kostyantyn Lobov is recommended for his management and enforcement of IP. He is equally adept at handling trade mark and copyright disputes. His clients are mainly in the creative industries particularly in the games sector.
"Kostyantyn is clear, concise and knowledgeable producing excellent work."
"He is very knowledgeable about the industry, very quick to respond and gives actionable advice."