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Lewis Silkin

Intellectual Property: Law Firms With Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

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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.

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What the Team is Known For
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

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  • Lewis Silkin acted for Airwair International (Dr Martens) in an advertising dispute relating to the unauthorised use of trade marks by TEMU, an online fast-fashion retailer.

Strengths

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  • They have a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, such as bet-the-company litigation.

    Intellectual Property: Law Firms With Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
  • Lewis Silkin provides very commercial, pragmatic advice that focuses on the impact on us as a business. They are always extremely quick to respond and keep us updated.

    Intellectual Property: Law Firms With Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
  • Lewis Silkin's commercial awareness is a real differentiator. The IP team were committed to spending the time to really understand our business model and what their advice would mean for us.

    Intellectual Property: Law Firms With Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Oliver Fairhurst
    Band 4Oliver Fairhurst

    Oliver Fairhurst

    Oliver Fairhurst is a skilled partner with notable experience in brand protection. He acts on trade mark, copyright and passing off disputes.

    • Oliver is impressive. He is efficient and relaxed and offers sensible, well thought-out instructions.

      Intellectual Property: Law Firms With Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
    • He is a brilliant lawyer, very talented and very creative.

      Intellectual Property: Law Firms With Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
    • Oliver Fairhurst has a brain on him. He has a very measured, thoughtful approach.

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Ranked Individuals at Lewis Silkin (1)

London (Firms)

Members

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  • Abigail Wise

  • Adam Glass

  • Andy Cloughly

  • Jade Macintyre

  • Jonathan Hewett

  • Nicholas Buckland

  • Nick Bowie

  • Olivia O'Kane

  • Paul Williams

  • Scott Foster

  • Tom Gaunt

    Head of Department

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