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Appleyard Lees is a leading intellectual property law firm.
Who we are and what we do – but also, how we do it – makes us distinctive.

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Our services

Patents

All our patent attorneys have high level technical skills, knowledge and experience. Together they cover all areas of technology and form one large resource of expert technical and legal capability.

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Trade marks

Protecting brand assets with trade marks allows businesses of all sizes to invest in their brand with confidence, build brand equity and leverage that equity for growth.

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Designs

We have an outstanding team of design specialists. Our team includes attorneys, solicitors and paralegals so that we can deal effectively with any situation that may arise.

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Copyright

We have an outstanding team of copyright experts. Our team includes registered design attorneys, solicitors and paralegals so that we can deal effectively with any situation that may arise.

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IP strategy

IP strategy is the body of planned measures a business adopts, in order to use intellectual property to secure business advantage over its competitors.

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IP disputes

Our attorneys and IP solicitors are specialists in all aspects of IP disputes and IP dispute resolution.

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Support for in-house IP teams

Aside from our core areas of expertise, we are able to offer various support services which supplement or expand on these core areas. To offer this support, we can call upon the services of any of our highly skilled experts, whether they are patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys, solicitors or paralegals.

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Our clients

A global electronics company and the fourth largest patent filer at the EPO

The third largest sportswear manufacturer in the world

A biopharmaceutical company developing potent, multi-functional, novel differentiated medicines

Europe's leading research-intensive universities

A global, household name in innovative beauty technologies

Quantum physics innovation company leading the development of technologies in the sector

A clinical stage immuno-oncology company developing antibody therapeutics

An AIM (Alternative Investments Market) listed developer of targeted cancer therapies

A pioneering university spin-out company in the cultivated meat industry

Our people

Our highly dedicated and experienced team of attorneys and solicitors combine a broad range of legal and technical expertise with real-world commercial insight. We help our clients protect and monetise their intellectual property, and manage post-grant challenges, should they arise.

We offer broad sector and industry knowledge, plus the ability to adapt our services to specific client requirements, in an agile way.

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What our clients say

Appleyard Lees brings creativity, responsiveness and effective solutions to the table every time.
World Trade
Mark Review

Sought after by multinationals and growth stage businesses for advice on all aspects of rights clearance, filing, protection and strategy.
Chambers &
Partners

The team is really thoughtful and does excellent research; it also responds rapidly to any instructions.
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Mark Review

Their professionalism and knowledge are outstanding and we wouldn't trust anyone else to be as thorough.
Chambers & Partners

Work is of an exceptional standard - nothing needs to be amended or tweaked.
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Latest IP insights from Appleyard Lees

Articles Jun012023

The application of Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs) to sparkling wines in a post-Brexit landscape

This article discusses the application of PDOs to UK sparkling wine. How do they apply in a post-Brexit landscape?

Articles Jun012023

Should European patent applications be opted-out of the Unified Patent Court?

The EU patent package establishing a Unitary Patent (UP) providing EU-wide patent coverage and a Unified Patent Court (UPC) to enforce such patents entered into force on 1 June 2023, and our clients are deciding whether or not to opt out their existing European patents from the jurisdiction of the UPC.

Podcast May182023

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – episode 38: joining the IP profession

In this episode of the podcast, trade mark attorney Vishal Dattani and trainee patent attorney Monifa Phillips discuss joining the IP profession.

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Appleyard Lees is dedicated to providing comprehensive intellectual property services in the U.K. and internationally. To discuss your IP challenges with a relevant professional, please submit the following brief details: