Technology is a significant aspect of virtually all business nowadays, whether it is being created and deployed as a product or service, or harnessed and adapted to digitally transform businesses and disrupt markets. This is something that excites us and something that we love about our job.

We believe that our enthusiasm and firm-wide expertise and ability to understand the application of technology in commercial environments enables us to deliver the first-class service that is reflected by our top rankings and strong client feedback.

We provide joined-up advice and support to our clients on all intellectual property aspects of technologies, from development, deployment and protection to risk profiling and dispute avoidance, management and resolution. Current issues include the rapid development of artificial intelligence, NFTs and cryptocurrencies, each of which have challenged the existing IP regime in the UK and elsewhere, and give us new challenges on a daily basis to assist our clients in both benefiting from and avoiding damage from these developments to the maximum.

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Simon Clark

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Paul Jordan

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Experience

Advising various major technology and media industry companies on the legal risks associated with commercial text and data mining - including under copyright, database rights, contractual terms and data protection law - and practical ways of mitigating those risks.

Acting for a multinational technology company in litigation involving novel allegations of global copyright infringements, specifically concerning the right of communication to the public.

Acting for a multinational electronics company on novel copyright issues regarding copies of content made in the course of an automatic content recognition process.

Acting for a global social media company on various matters, including the company’s risk profile arising from its position as a content-sharing platform, and supporting the company on an enquiry received from the UK Gambling Commission regarding virtual gambling activities.

Acting for a leading mobile game developer in High Court proceedings concerning novel copyright issues concerning one of their popular mobile gaming apps.

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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