Palmer Biggs

Firm overview:

Strategically placed outside of London, boutique IP firm Palmer Biggs offers “tremendous value for money”, according to a senior barrister who often recommends the firm for its “great experience, commercial approach and strong team led by Steve Palmer”. A client echoes this sentiment regarding the firm’s value, noting that it “provides great quality work but cheaper than a big firm”. Litigation is Palmer Biggs’ hallmark, particularly its expertise in brand enforcement work, which it offers to an international client base—over 80% of which are located outside the UK. The team also advises on non-contentious trademark issues.

Team overview:

Palmer Biggs has a team of six qualified lawyers, made up of five solicitors (two of which are also trademark attorneys) and a barrister, as well as two chartered legal executives and a trainee solicitor.

Steve Palmer founded the firm as an alternative to the more traditional, corporate model he had experienced in his early career. He is widely regarded as an authority on IP and brand protection, particularly in contentious matters.

Solicitor Charles Lawless supports Palmer in high-profile litigation cases and has contributed to some of the firm’s major wins, combining broad IP expertise with the ability to remain calm in pressurised situations.

Clients:

Acushnet Company, Anglo American Services (UK), BMW, Converse, ELFBAR, HMD Global, Hugo Boss, Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds, lululemon athletica Canada, Merck & Co., New Era Cap Company, Nike, Pirelli Tyre, Richemont brands (including Cartier, Montblanc, IWC), Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Sandisk, Seastar Maritime, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe, Tiffany and Company, Veja, Western Digital