Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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Provided by Lewis Silkin
Brands & Intellectual Property
Lewis Silkin is one of the very few law firms that is able to represent its clients across all fields of IP. Our team of over 50 commercial and litigation IP lawyers, patent and trade mark attorneys and specialist support staff deliver a co-ordinated global IP strategy with a consistent approach across the searching, registration, management, commercialisation, defence and enforcement of all IP assets.
We represent clients nationally both in the UK and Ireland, and internationally through our extensive network of trusted contacts. Our client base covers diverse industry sectors, including FMCG, technology, pharma, advertising, media, entertainment, sports, retail, fashion, leisure, automotive and professional services.
We manage global IP portfolios of tens of thousands of trade marks, designs and patents and our litigation team has acted on many leading IP cases as well as coordinating multi-jurisdictional disputes. Driving value from IP through licensing, franchising, sales and securitisation is the focus of our lawyers.
Clients often require a mosaic of services provided from a variety of platforms, domains, content monitoring, anti-counterfeiting tools and custom search functionality. We partner with tech providers to deliver this as part of a comprehensive centrally delivered IP360 solutions. We also offer unique innovative services such as AdSlogans, developed by the firm, which is a database of slogans and endlines used in advertising.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Lewis Silkin successfully defended John Lewis in a copyright claim in the High Court brought by an author. This concerned a character in a John Lewis Christmas advertisement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lewis Silkin perform very well and we appreciate their skills at all levels. The team is responsive, timely and demonstrates good commercial awareness."
"Lewis Silkin is a forward-thinking, innovative firm that ensures clients the best legal guidance. From trainees to partners, the team is highly knowledgeable and very capable."
"The Lewis Silkin team provides very commercial and problem-solving advice with its incredible technical lawyers who take time to understand your business."
"Lewis Silkin always provide strategic and pragmatic advice that balances legal excellence with an understanding of client expectations and commercial limitations."
"The team at Lewis Silkin have a deep knowledge of IP matters and an understanding of the intricate interplay within this legal speciality. Their service levels are exceptional."
"Lewis Silkin perform very well and we appreciate their skills at all levels. The team is responsive, timely and demonstrates good commercial awareness."
"Lewis Silkin is a forward-thinking, innovative firm that ensures clients the best legal guidance. From trainees to partners, the team is highly knowledgeable and very capable."
"The Lewis Silkin team provides very commercial and problem-solving advice with its incredible technical lawyers who take time to understand your business."
"Lewis Silkin always provide strategic and pragmatic advice that balances legal excellence with an understanding of client expectations and commercial limitations."
"The team at Lewis Silkin have a deep knowledge of IP matters and an understanding of the intricate interplay within this legal speciality. Their service levels are exceptional."
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 is very good on trade mark law matters."
Oliver Fairhurst is a skilled partner with notable experience in brand protection. He acts on trade mark, copyright and passing off disputes.
"Oliver is a fantastic lawyer, who knows his clients and the industry his clients operate. He is an absolute pleasure to work with!"
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