Ranking tables

Intellectual Property | UK

Wales

This section covers disputes related to patent, copyright and trade mark infringement, litigation concerning trade secrets and related issues such as licensing, IP commercialisation and audits. A separate Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys ranking also features in this section, concerned with mark registration, registry proceedings, patent and trade mark searches and specialist IP advice to innovator companies and IP lawyers.

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Band 1

  1. Blake Morgan
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    Blake Morgan
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Blake Morgan has a comprehensive IP offering with particularly impressive lines in disputes and research and development agreements. The team serves clients in virtually all economic sectors, with deep expertise in manufacturing, media, retail and universities. It provides trade mark and design prosecution and management services, and also advises on patent litigation.
  2. Geldards LLP
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    Geldards LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Geldards is renowned in the market for its expertise in rights strategy, commercialisation and disputes. The team is particularly recommended for assisting clients in the creative industries, retail, life sciences and emerging businesses. The firm advises Welsh companies as well as national brands and international entities.
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Band 2

  1. HCR Law
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    HCR Law
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    HCR Law has experience handling a range of matters related to IP rights, licensing agreements and trade mark applications. The firm can advise on cross-border work and has expertise in fintech and software licensing.
  2. Eversheds Sutherland
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Hugh James
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    Hugh James
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Hugh James offers a sophisticated service to key players in the Welsh economy on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters. They advise clients across the full range of IP matters and have particular expertise in the media and sport industry.
  2. Capital Law Limited
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3