Intellectual Property

Waterfront Solicitors are rated as litigators with a strong focus on the technology and creative sectors and experience handling High Court and IPEC proceedings. The team assists with trade mark, copyright, database and patent disputes, and also advises companies on commercial IP strategy.

"Waterfront have the ability to think outside the box and are very good in building a strategy."

"The Waterfront team knows the business and can make business-oriented suggestions."

"Waterfront Solicitors provide excellent advice and service. They are always on top of the brief."

"The team give very clear and commercial advice and always respond quickly and thoroughly. The IP team appreciates the nuances of tactics and effective negotiations."

Waterfront Solicitorswere instructed by Massachusetts Financial Services (MFS) companies in respect of a global trade mark dispute between the client and mobile payment provider MFS Africa.

Matthew Harris has vast experience handling trade mark litigation for clients in a wide range of industries. He regularly handles infringement and passing-off matters and is also experienced in copyright and patent disputes. "Matthew is a very strong and thorough practitioner." "Matthew has a brain the size of a planet. He is very bright and keeps the clients' interest in mind."

Piers Strickland is a litigator and seasoned solicitor advocate noted for his representation of media, entertainment and technology companies in disputes involving all core rights. He frequently represents clients in UK and European courts. "Piers provides excellent service and delivers great results." "Piers' most valuable ability is how he listens and considers commercial factors."