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Provided by Simon Bennett
Simon gets results: this includes achieving a custodial prison sentence for an IP infringer; defeating a multinational brand on behalf of a SME in a trade mark infringement claim; successfully retrieving domain names for 100 famous authors in the first class action of its kind; persuading a court to allow service of a court claim via Instagram – another first; acting for Apprentice winners to protect their IP rights; protection of the IP owned by A list individuals; winning six and seven figure damages claims for and against high street fashion retailers for IP infringements; regularly co-ordinating cross border IP infringements on a worldwide basis. Simon is currently involved in advising publishers on copyright infringement by Large Language Models through their use of AI on their copyright work.
Simon is one of a small group of Gold ranked litigators by World Trade Mark Review. He is also recognised for his expertise across leading directories, including Chambers, Legal 500, IP Stars, and World IP Review.
Simon skills are not confined to the IP disputes arena: he also advises on IP strategy and finds innovative commercial solutions to intractable problems, particularly in the tech and FinTech sectors.
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Simon Bennett is a very capable, commercial and likeable lawyer.
Simon Bennett is a true expert in his field. He always takes the time to explain all sides of the risks involved and he's very collaborative.
He is calm, really responsive and practical. We have worked with him on potential infringements, and he gives you not just legal strategy but also reputation management and risks around it.
Simon Bennett is a very capable, commercial and likeable lawyer.
Simon Bennett is a true expert in his field. He always takes the time to explain all sides of the risks involved and he's very collaborative.
He is calm, really responsive and practical. We have worked with him on potential infringements, and he gives you not just legal strategy but also reputation management and risks around it.