Lee & Thompson
Firm overview:
A go-to firm for the media, technology and creative industries, Lee & Thompson offers a holistic approach to legal services, often acting as an extension of client teams to manage the full lifecycle of IP matters. Favoured by celebrities, publishers and production companies among others, the London-based firm has a strong trademark prosecution practice but also covers contentious issues and has dealt with a wide range of matters concerning trademark and passing off rights.
Team overview:
Amanda McDowall leads the Trademark Practice, which she has grown from a team of two to nine since joining the firm in 2021. Highly regarded for providing clear, concise advice, she has experience in handling complex UK disputes, particularly where there is an interplay between registry and court proceedings.
Dominic Bray heads the dispute resolution team, advises clients in complex contractual and IP disputes as well as matters including regulatory compliance in the creative industries.
Key matters:
- Next 15 Group: Prosecution, portfolio management, litigation
Lee & Thompson manages the global trademark portfolio for Next 15 Group, a tech and data-driven growth consultancy.
The team’s work includes trademark clearance, international filing strategies, IP litigation, and global brand protection strategy. The firm also advises Next 15 in relation to the IP aspects of its acquisitions.
- Love Productions: Trademark portfolio management
The team manages the trademark portfolio for Love Productions, leveraging its specialist television industry expertise to provide tailored support for major brands like The Great British Bake Off and The Great Pottery Throwdown.
- Varley: Global trademark and IP portfolio management
Lee & Thompson manages the global IP portfolio for high-end fashion brand Varley, providing comprehensive brand protection, filing strategy, and successful multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution.
Clients:
Love Productions, Next 15 Group, Varley International, Victoria Beckham
