Intellectual Property Disputes

Service overview: IP dispute resolution solicitors

  • Our intellectual property dispute resolution solicitors can help with infringements in all kinds of IP, from patents and trade marks to copyright and registered designs.
  • IP disputes often stem from unclear ownership issues and fragmented strategies, so it’s wise to ensure these are clarified and reviewed holistically at the earliest opportunity, to prevent further disputes arising.
  • IP infringement can take many forms – our IP dispute lawyers can help whether you’re claiming against an infringer or you’ve been accused of infringement.
  • Our IP solicitors specialise in resolving IP disputes out of court, using their experience of taking cases through the High Court and Court of Appeal.
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What we do: IP dispute resolution solicitors

Your intellectual property is an important asset for your business and you should take the necessary steps to protect, enforce and uphold your rights.

Resolving Intellectual Property Disputes

Intellectual property disputes must be handled by a specialist intellectual property dispute lawyer supported by commercial litigation colleagues. This is because:

  1. IP dispute law is injunction-based law. A deep knowledge of the procedures and prospects for getting a final injunction is needed from the drafting of the first letter to the negotiaton of final settlement.
  2. IP disputes are handled in separate courts whose rules and expectations have little in common with those of other courts.
  3. IP disputes often involve associated contractual disputes and specialist applications requiring the input of commercial litigation colleagues into the team.

Our solicitors always aim to resolve intellectual property disputes quickly and cost-effectively for our clients, using methods of alternative dispute resolution where available to resolve issues out of court.

Our lawyers advise on all forms of dispute resolution, including:

  • Negotiated settlement without the issue of formal proceedings
  • Negotiated settlement after formal proceedings have started
  • Arbitration and mediation, including online domain name dispute resolution processes
  • Court proceedings

IP Dispute Litigation Solicitors

Our intellectual property solicitors have also represented clients at the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) in London to resolve IP disputes. We also have experience in managing IP disputes for clients in different jurisdictions around the world.

Free Legal Guides and IP FAQs in our Advice Centre

The Intellectual Property section of our Advice Centre houses a wealth of guides, advice and FAQs about IP, from general overviews to the specifics. Read some of our most popular IP advice content here:

Watch our video of Lindsay Gledhill sharing top tips on what to do if your business is accused of copyright infringement:

Who we help: Intellectual property dispute resolution for large companies, small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs

Our IP dispute solicitors can help you whether you’re defending your own IP from infringement, or whether you are being accused of infringement – whatever size or type of business you are.  We specialise in IP dispute resolution for niche technology companies, such as Aeristech.

For example, if you’re worried about infringement or want to check the competition either pre- or post-application for forms of IP protection, we can search other people’s:

  • Patents
  • Registered designs
  • Trade marks

You should be careful not to infringe anyone else’s IP rights. Our intellectual property solicitors can advise you what to do in the event of this.

Examples of our work

New £5K Intellectual Property funding for SMEs as Government shows commitment to innovation

3 September 2021

In July, business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng announced the government’s innovation strategy, which includes support for UK companies to develop and grow their intellectual property strategy. …

Protecting leading beauty brand Blow Ltd’s trade mark in Europe

26 October 2020

Harper James Solicitors has helped one of the UK’s leading beauty firms win a trade mark dispute which had the potential to unfairly damage its …

How we helped Tummy2Mummy win an abusive registration dispute

8 September 2020

Healthcare firm Tummy2Mummy has thanked Harper James Solicitors for our support in resolving an IP dispute. Run by midwife and sonographer Donna Grant, Tummy2Mummy carry …

Naturally Lady wins design rights dispute with Amazon seller thanks to our IP experts

20 August 2020

Entrepreneur Mariani Robinson was taken by surprise when Amazon removed six of her listings from its online marketplace. Her business Naturally Lady produces high-quality, eco-friendly …

Why choose our IP dispute lawyers?

Our intellectual property dispute solicitors have many years experience in resolving disputes constructively. They’ve all worked at Top 100 city firms, or inhouse at large organisations. Find out more about our IP dispute solicitors:

Amanda Mitten

Intellectual Property Solicitor

Amanda joined the firm in 2016 and has over ten years of experience in providing commercial and intellectual property services for clients.

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Edward Kilner

IP, Commercial & Technology Associate Solicitor

Ed joins our commercial team and specialises in IT, IP and general technology related contracts, but can also advise on a range of commercial matters.

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Rob Cobley

IP & Commercial Technology Partner

Before joining us Rob worked for Santander bank as an IP/brand management lawyer and also at Shakespeare Martineau.

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Lindsay Gledhill

Intellectual Property Partner

Having previously worked at top 50 firm, Walker Morris, Lindsay specialises in IP strategy, dispute resolution and IP exploitation.

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Gemma Pickavant

Intellectual Property Solicitor

Gemma advises primarily on trade mark protection, and she is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys.

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Pricing plans

Our three transparent pricing packages are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:

City

Straightforward access to senior solicitors at a competitive rate.

An affordable solution for businesses needing one-off legal support. Receive ‘City’ partner-level expertise at a fraction of ‘City’ prices.

Enterprise

Have legal peace of mind for £189 per month with additional support from £125 per hour.

A monthly subscription legal support package specifically designed for start-ups and smaller businesses.

On-Demand

Providing you with priority access to a dedicated panel of highly experienced solicitors.

Fully account managed quarterly subscription service for businesses with more complex legal needs.

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A national law firm

We mainly work remotely, so we can work with you wherever you are. But we can arrange face-to-face meeting at our offices or a location of your choosing.

Our commercial lawyers are based in or close to major cities across the UK, providing expert legal advice to clients both locally and nationally.

Birmingham
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Cambridge
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London
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Manchester
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Oxford
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Sheffield
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