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Growing brands through every stage of a product’s lifecycle.

"The team is simply amazing, their knowledge is of course exceptional. What really sets this team apart is their ability to give succinct commercial advice and apply it to the industry the client operates in. This is something very rare and not always an experience we have with other law firms we work with. The responsiveness and quality of work they deliver is unparalleled. We use this team exclusively."

Legal 500 2025

"Easy-going and approachable team to work with. We feel comfortable trusting them on our matters and leaning on them for advice and recommendations on brand protection."

Legal 500 2025

"Their unique strength lies in their holistic approach, seamlessly integrating legal expertise with commercial acumen to deliver comprehensive solutions."

Legal 500 2025

"The team are all very approachable and advise in a very human and accessible manner."

Legal 500 2025

"A strong and responsive trade mark team."

Legal 500 2025

"The team offers very pragmatic advice and is extremely quick to respond. They have great experiencing in analysing adverts and identifying potential issues."

Legal 500 2025

"Solutions-driven and client-oriented approach to trade mark and brand IP dispute resolution. Will always consider the practicalities of litigation alongside the merits of any action to give clients a balanced perspective of any issue."

Legal 500 2025

"Incredibly bright, commercially astute and very approachable."

Legal 500 2025

"They are knowledgeable and up to date with the fast-changing laws related to social media and the various platforms, and able to appropriately and adeptly guide clients in this industry."

Chambers and Partners 2024

 

Our clients include some of the world's leading multinationals with brand portfolios that extend into food and drink, personal care, household goods, consumer electronics and fashion.

We advise on every stage of a product's lifecycle, from research and development, brand and design protection and regulatory compliance through to licensing, marketing and dispute resolution. We also routinely advise FMCG clients on corporate transactions, real estate and tax issues.

How Bristows can help

Find out more about Bristows main areas of expertise involving brands, designs and copyright.

Sector expertise

Explore related topic pages, for more information on Advertising & marketing, Brands, design and copyright disputes and TM & design portfolio management.

Publications

Our team of brands law experts often share their knowledge and insights either at events or in annual publications and article series.

Blog

Read our articles and other commentary to keep up with the latest legal and regulatory developments.

Key contacts

The depth of our expertise in the brands sector is matched by its breadth. We have specialists across all our practice groups, so we can support you whatever your legal requirements.

Recent rankings and awards

Intellectual Property - Band 1

Intellectual Property: Law Firms with Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys (Spotlight)

Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design - Tier 1

Media: Digital Content & Social - Tier 1

Intellectual Property: Trade Marks, Copyright and Design - Tier 1

IT and Telecoms - Tier 1

Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity - Tier 1

Technology, Media & Telecoms - Tier 2

Media & entertainment: Gaming, social media & interactive content - Band 3

Fintech - Tier 3

Fintech - Band 5

Information Technology - Band 1

Outsourcing - Band 1

Technology Sector (International & Cross-border ) - Band 1

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