Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Intellectual Property - UK
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
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 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.
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 perform very well and we appreciate their skills at all levels. The team is responsive, timely and demonstrates good commercial awareness.
Lewis Silkin always provide strategic and pragmatic advice that balances legal excellence with an understanding of client expectations and commercial limitations.
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.
Notable practitioners
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 in which they operate. He is an absolute pleasure to work with!