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

“Excellent knowledge of trade mark law and how that applies to practical commercial situations.”

Legal 500 2023

“The team has demonstrable capability across a range of sectors, including the publishing, food and beverage, health, hospitality, fashion and retail industries.”

Legal 500 2023

“Bristows LLP’s fully integrated team of attorneys and solicitors handles the full range of trade mark mandates, from brand creation with clearance searches to brand protection and global portfolio management, as well as opposition proceedings before the UKIPO and cancellation actions.”

Legal 500 2023

“With their wealth of experience, most questions can be handled with a quick call.”

Legal 500 2023

“I value the practical nature of the advice the team gives.”

Legal 500 2023

Recent rankings and awards

Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing - Band 3
Chambers and Partners UK 2023

Intellectual Property - Band 1
Chambers and Partners UK 2023

Intellectual Property: Trade Marks, Copyright and Design - Tier 1
Legal 500 2023