Intellectual property

Leading specialist barristers advising on the full range of Intellectual Property disputes

Members of our intellectual property group are all specialists with substantial experience in advising and representing clients in disputes relating to all areas of IP and related rights with the core work involving registered trade marks, passing off, copyright, patents, designs and confidential information. Other areas include media and entertainment and information technology.

Our intellectual property barristers frequently represent clients in the IPEC, High Court, UKIPO, Appointed Person and appellate courts and are often involved in leading cases in their field. We are able to respond quickly when urgent/interim relief is needed and can advise clients on the best ways of achieving their desired results.

We offer legal representation and advice across the UK from six locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford, Bournemouth and Winchester. Our clients range from International corporations and some of the world’s leading brands to individuals and SMEs.

Specialist areas include:

• Trade marks & Passing off
• Copyright
• Patents
• Design rights
• Confidential information

Victoria JonesVictoria JonesCall: 2003 is a talented and experienced junior who specialises in trade mark and passing-off disputes, on behalf of a premium clientele. Market sources praise her courtroom presence and her expert advice.
Strengths: "Victoria is easy to work with, down to earth and pragmatic." "She's methodical and very well prepared."
"Victoria is ever so friendly and a very proactive barrister."
"Victoria is a very impressive advocate and a real go-to junior for intellectual property."
"Victoria always goes the extra mile in her preparation and it really shows in her advocacy."
Chambers UK 2025/Intellectual Property/London Bar

‘A very safe pair of hands for trade mark advocacy.'
Legal 500 2026/Intellectual Property/Leading Juniors/London Bar

Nicole BollardNicole BollardCall: 2012 is increasingly recognised for her broad expertise in a range of contentious IP matters. She frequently assists a broad array of clients in trade mark and passing-off disputes and offers experience acting before the IPEC.
Strengths: "Nicole provides an excellent service, often in tight timeframes." "We rarely come across someone who is as knowledgeable about her subject as Nicole is."
Chambers UK 2025/Intellectual Property/The Regions Bar

‘Nicole is always very efficient and on top of the detail.'
Legal 500 2026/Intellectual Property/Leading Juniors/London Bar

Faizul Azman is ranked in the Legal 500 2026 for his Intellectual Property work / London Bar
‘Faizul is very personable and able to convey complex legal principles and strategy to the client with ease.'

Mark Wilden boasts a burgeoning reputation for intellectual property work. He draws on prior experience in the music and publishing industries to guide clients through complex litigation.
Strengths: "He was able to deliver his advice in a way which was understood by the clients in terms of both the legality and also the commercial approach to take."
"Mark Wilden's calm reassurance and friendly manner are exactly what clients need to hear and gives them the confidence to fight their corner."
Chambers UK 2025/Intellectual Property/The Regions/Up and coming

Mark Wilden is ranked a Leading Junior for Media and entertainment/London Bar in the Legal 500 2026