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Brandsmiths

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : UK

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Brandsmiths

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Intellectual Property - UK

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Brandsmiths is recognised for its expertise in trade mark and copyright litigation concerning infringement, domain name disputes and counterfeit goods. The team is regularly instructed by household-name brands in media, technology, sports, fashion and leisure sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Brandsmiths acted for Hasbro Consumer Products Licensing in copyright, trade mark and passing off claims relating to the ownership of rights to

    the Peppa Pig series and an action against Vietnamese children’s programme ‘Wolfoo’.

Strengths

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  • Brandsmiths provide an excellent client service - their responsiveness and the content of their work is very impressive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Lee
    Andrew Lee

    Andrew Lee

    Andrew Lee has an impressive client following among fashion brands, retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. He advises on complex and often multi-jurisdictional trade mark and design infringement actions.

    • Andrew Lee is very proactive and really good at the strategy of coordinating international matters.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

    • Andy Lee is excellent in terms of getting team together, running the show and coming up with ideas. I would highly recommend for litigation and he is very good with clients.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

    • Andy is a leader in IP in the UK, and his technical knowledge is second to none. His client skills are equally impressive and he always strives to achieve the best possible result for them.

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