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Overview

Brandsmiths is well known for its expertise in trade mark litigation. The firm has appeared in several trade mark cases, including some that reached the appellate courts. The team can also handle trade mark filing, office proceedings, and other soft IP disputes.

Notable soft IP lawyers: Andrew Lee, Michael Forrester, Stephen Lowry, and Tom Keane.

Testimonial

2025

"They are excellent at what they do. Their advice is pragmatic, and their costs are never a surprise."

"What I appreciate most about Brandsmiths' IP service and team is their ability to go beyond traditional legal advice. They take a proactive approach, crafting tailored strategies that align seamlessly with our business objectives.

"It feels as though they are an integral part of our organisation, acting as in-house IP specialists who deeply understand our goals and challenges. Their insight, strategic thinking, and hands-on collaboration have consistently added tangible value to our projects. They are not just advisors; they are true partners in protecting and leveraging our intellectual property."

"Hugely experienced litigators, inventive and aggressive when appropriate."

"[They are] experts in the field, congenial and easy to work with."

"I've been consistently impressed by Brandsmiths' ability to provide strategic, cost-effective solutions. Their deep understanding of intellectual property law and their commitment to client satisfaction make them a valuable advisor."

"Very user-focused, very commercially minded."

"They are good at marshalling extensive resources when necessary."

"[They provide] pragmatic, knowledgeable advice."

"Friendly, efficient, effective, and ingenious."

"[We like] the people and the quality of work."

"They [are] nice human beings; just the perfect colleagues to team up with."

Trade mark

Case studies show the firm represented August Ventures Private, Hasbro Consumer Products Licensing, Bargain Busting, Lifestyle Equities, and Iconix Luxembourg Holdings in their court actions. Its cases for Lifestyle Equities and Iconix Luxembourg Holdings reached the UK Supreme Court.

In 2024, the firm welcomed former Simmons & Simmons’ supervising associate Matt Siddaway as an associate and trade mark attorney and litigator Stephen Lowry as a partner. Commercial IP lawyers Craig Chaplin and Jacob O’Brien and soft IP litigator John Battersby left the firm in 2025. Joel Barry left the firm in 2024.