Intellectual Property - UK
What the team is known for
Lewis Silkin is recognised for notable successes in trade mark infringement disputes and is sought after by well-known brands and creative sector clients. The team is distinguished for its handling of litigation relating to advertising campaigns and contentious copyright matters. The team is also recommended for designs instructions and all facets of trade mark prosecution, commercialisation and patent prosecution.
Strengths
"The team at Lewis Silkin has provided us with high-quality, pragmatic advice on complex and sophisticated matters, with a commercial focus. The team is broad and covers different specialisations and qualification levels."
"The team has a good understanding of the balance between practicality and thoroughness. They provide good representation from both the contentious and non-contentious sidesof IP."
"When selecting IP counsel, the criteria I look for include relevant expertise, responsiveness, reputation/track record for good results, friendly firm culture, and good value. Lewis Silkin meets all of these criteria."
"The team is very knowledgeable and very thorough. They proactively dug deeply into the case and the background of the other parties. They offered full and clear explanation of the complexities, the level of risk and the likely outcomes."
"They have a wealth of knowledge and are always able to answer our technical questions promptly and clearly."
Work highlights
Lewis Silkin is representing Walton International in three EUIPO invalidation proceedings concerning trade mark registrations for Giordano.
Notable practitioners
Simon Chapman is well respected for trade mark litigation work, from closely watched infringement battles to parallel imports cases. He has a particularly impressive following among fashion and personal care brands. "Simon Chapman is incredible. He is a good strategist and has a wide knowledge of diverse areas of the law. He understands our business and does high-quality work. He is also time-conscious and very smart and savvy."