Appleyard Lees
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Leading firm in UK 2026
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Overview
Provided by Appleyard Lees
Appleyard Lees is a leading intellectual property (IP) law firm, with approximately eighty patent and trade mark attorneys and litigators. Having global reach and local knowledge, they are experts in patents, trade marks, IP strategy, designs, copyright, contentious proceedings and disputes. With offices in UK innovation hotspots, Appleyard Lees is positioned to give clients expert strategic IP advice in the UK and across the globe.
Notable work
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Nador Cott Protection S.A.S. (NCP) v Asda Stores Ltd (Asda) (1) and International Procurement & Logistics Ltd (IPL) (2)
We acted successfully for Asda in the UK's first claim for infringement of plant breeders’ rights brought to trial.
Played a key role in Oxa Autonomy’s Series D, helping secure $103m in funding.
We delivered National Wealth Fund-commissioned IP due diligence on Oxa Autonomy’s IP position, helping them secure $103m
Registered the design rights of PUMA's 2025 Premier League Football
This work followed the landmark announcement that PUMA would replace Nike as the official match ball supplier.
Ranked Offices
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UK - Head office
West Yorkshire
G Mill, Dean Clough Industrial Park , Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK, HX3 5AH, Halifax
UK
Lancashire
The Lexicon Mount Street , Manchester, Lancashire, UK, M2 5NT, Manchester
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23
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