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.
Find out moreAny intellectual property dispute is likely to be complex and combative. In its active phase it has to be fought hard. We have the right personnel to handle any dispute effectively. The resources we have include specialist IP solicitors, patent attorneys covering all technical areas, trade mark attorneys and design attorneys experienced in all business sectors, and IP paralegals.
Our professionals are able to handle any IP related disputes before the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO), the European Patent Office (EPO) and the English courts; to provide advocacy in domain name disputes and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) situations; and to co-ordinate anti-counterfeiting enforcement actions.
We know that IP disputes can absorb resources, human and financial. We never forget that the dispute itself is not the goal, and will always look for a better solution for our clients. We are experienced in identifying possible dispute resolutions, and negotiating workable commercial settlements when this is in our clients’ interests.
Competitor activities
Protection and strategy
Oppositions and appeals
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.
Find out moreProtecting 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.
Find out moreWe 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.
Find out moreWe 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.
Find out moreIP strategy is the body of planned measures a business adopts, in order to use intellectual property to secure business advantage over its competitors.
Find out moreAside 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.
Find out moreAppleyard Lees is dedicated to providing comprehensive intellectual property services in the UK and internationally. To discuss your IP challenges with a relevant professional, please submit the following brief details:
Partner
MA (Hons), Mathematics; Masters, Computer Science, CPA, EPA
Julia has worked in the patent profession in the Cambridge area for over twenty years and in January 2017 she opened our Cambridge office. She oversees the patent portfolios for a wide variety of direct clients. Julia’s mathematics backgr…
Partner
LLB MCITMA, Solicitor (England & Wales)
Robert is a dual-qualified trade mark attorney and solicitor and manages large international portfolios and complex multi-jurisdictional disputes for market-leading businesses. Robert’s expertise lies in the strategic positioning of a bra…
Partner
LLB (Europe), MCITMA, Solicitor (England & Wales), Solicitor (Irish Roll)
Chris is a dual-qualified solicitor and chartered trade mark attorney, experienced in contentious and non-contentious intellectual property (IP) matters, including trade marks, designs, copyright and patents. Working closely with a range o…
Senior Associate
LLB, MCITMA, Solicitor (England & Wales)
Dan is a dual-qualified trade mark attorney and solicitor and is experienced in clearing, registering and enforcing trade marks. His experience working in-house at a major retailer means he understands the need for commercially led advice.…
Principal Associate
MA(Cantab) PhD MInstP CPhys CPA EPA
Terry has an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge and a PhD in semiconductor physics. Working in private practice since 2007, he was a colloid/polymer/nanotechnology research scientist with Unilever for almost 20 years before joining their…
IP Solicitor, Trade Mark Attorney
BA(Hons), GDL, LPC, PSC
Chris is an IP solicitor. From 2012 onwards he has specialised in commercial dispute resolution before joining Appleyard Lees in April 2019. Resolving disputes in the High Court, Intellectual Property Enterprise Court and before the UK Inte…
Partner
MA (Hons), Mathematics; Masters, Computer Science, CPA, EPA
Julia has worked in the patent profession in the Cambridge area for over twenty years and in January 2017 she opened our Cambridge office. She oversees the patent portfolios for a wide variety of direct clients. Julia’s mathematics backgr…
Senior Associate
BSc(Hon), MSc, PhD, CPA, EPA, MRSB
Edward has experience assisting a wide variety of biotechnology and medical device companies to protect their innovations. Edward’s time working in academia helps him understand the needs of universities and spin-outs, when commercialisin…
Principal Associate
MA(Cantab) PhD MInstP CPhys CPA EPA
Terry has an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge and a PhD in semiconductor physics. Working in private practice since 2007, he was a colloid/polymer/nanotechnology research scientist with Unilever for almost 20 years before joining their…
Trainee Patent Attorney
BSc, MSc (Radiometrics), MSc (Clinical Science)
Jack’s previous experience as a medical physicist means he recognises the need to develop novel inventions in order to aid progression in a particular field. Because of this, he appreciates the importance of protecting intellectual proper…