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Intellectual Property | UK

North East

This section covers disputes related to patent, copyright and trademark infringement, litigation concerning trade secrets and related issues such as licensing, IP commercialisation and audits. A separate Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys ranking also features in this section, concerned with mark registration, registry proceedings, patent and trade mark searches and specialist IP advice to innovator companies and IP lawyers.

Rankings overview for Departments

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McDaniels Law 12 Years Ranked

Band 2

Mincoffs Solicitors LLP
Muckle LLP
Sintons
Ward Hadaway LLP

Senior Statespeople

Niall Head-Rapson McDaniels Law18 Years Ranked

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Band 2

Alex CraigMuckle LLP
Antony HallMincoffs Solicitors LLP
George FestingMuckle LLP

Associates to watch

Pippa AitkenSintons

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McDaniels Law
Intellectual Property
2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
McDaniels Law in Gateshead is a well-respected IP boutique recommended for rights acquisition, management, commercialisation and disputes. The firm is highlighted for its expertise in design rights, copyright and trade marks. It is one of the most experienced firms in terms of IPEC trials and offers a portfolio service handling trade mark, patent and design registrations. The firm acts for clients from a range of industries, with a particular focus on furniture, homeware and apparel.
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Mincoffs Solicitors LLP
Intellectual Property
2025 | Band 2
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Muckle LLP
Intellectual Property
2025 | Band 2
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Sintons
Intellectual Property
2025 | Band 2
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Ward Hadaway LLP
Intellectual Property
2025 | Band 2
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