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Industrial markets covers a wide and diverse range of businesses, but these businesses still face similar commercial and legal challenges, particularly in challenging economic climates and with increasing pressures on global supply chains.

At Bristows, we work with and advise leading companies and brands in a range of areas within industrial markets, notably businesses in the automotive and consumer electronics spaces.

Our ability to tailor advice around pervasive issues such as continual technological innovations, environmental considerations, digitisation, and effective brand management has enabled us to establish and maintain long-standing relationships with our clients.

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Experience

We are managing Nio Nextev Limited’s UK trade mark portfolio and advising on various opposition proceedings before the UKIPO, including settlement discussions.

Trade mark portfolio work for CSL DualCom, a company who installs and supplies security apparatus and equipment.

Advising a global electronics company on copyright and design right issues in a dispute relating to on-screen graphics for a medical device.

Advising numerous clients on the novel issues arising from the rapid development of artificial intelligence, and the extent to which the exploitation of AI might infringe existing IP rights, such as copyright, database rights, trade marks, design rights and personal data.

Acting for a leading designer and manufacturer of bespoke windows in a trade mark and marketing dispute.

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What others say

“They have that rare combination of deep sector expertise, commercial pragmatism, and client-focused service. They provide strategic guidance tailored to the evolving challenges of the industry.”

Chambers and Partners UK 2026

“The team are able to bring a range of expertise to take a rounded approach to our issues. They are timely and clear in their responses.”

Chambers and Partners UK 2026

“Bristows are able to advise across a wide range of sectors and formats – from traditional campaigns to digital, influencer, and promotional marketing – with consistency and depth at every level.”

Chambers and Partners UK 2026

“The team’s unique strength lies not only in its collective expertise across the media space but also in the collaborative spirit that ensures clients benefit from the full breadth of the firm’s knowledge and resources.”

Legal 500 2026

“Bristows’ film and TV practice distinguishes itself through a blend of deep sector knowledge, a truly client-centric approach, and a reputation for consistently delivering innovative solutions to complex legal issues.”

Legal 500 2026

Recent rankings and awards

Intellectual Property - Band 1
Chambers and Partners UK 2024

Intellectual Property: Trade Marks, Copyright and Design - Tier 1
Legal 500 2024

Media: Digital content & social - Tier 1
Legal 500 2024