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At Barnes Law, we advise businesses, brand owners, entrepreneurs, SMEs and scaling companies on complex intellectual property matters throughout the lifecycle of a business, from trade mark clearance, UK and international filings and portfolio strategy to licensing, commercialisation, enforcement and IP disputes.
Our intellectual property solicitors, trade mark attorneys and IP disputes lawyers provide commercially focused IP services to clients across diverse sectors.
From our offices in Mayfair, London, we support clients across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Whether you are launching a new brand, protecting a growing IP portfolio, commercialising valuable rights or responding to infringement, our commitment is to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property with confidence.
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Our boutique intellectual property law firm advises businesses, SMEs, brand owners, entrepreneurs, startups and high-net-worth clients at every stage of the IP lifecycle, from brand creation, trade mark clearance and UK, EU and international filings to portfolio management, licensing, commercialisation, enforcement, dispute resolution and global protection.
Our trade mark and design attorneys support clients across technology, financial services, gaming and betting, hospitality, entertainment, retail and professional services, with UK, EU, international and cross-border capabilities.
We assess clients’ intellectual property needs at an early stage and develop a strategy aligned with their commercial goals. We know that protecting, managing and enforcing IP rights can be complex. That’s why we provide straightforward advice, written in plain English.
Our approach to IP is holistic. We take the time to understand our clients’ businesses, the sectors they operate in and the value behind their brands, creative assets, technology and commercial rights.
As the preferred choice for clients seeking premium intellectual property expertise, partner-led service and a commercially focused approach, Barnes Law thrives where complexity and pressure meet.
We advise clients on the full range of intellectual property matters and recommend the approach best suited to the nature of the business, the rights involved, the jurisdictions concerned and the client’s strategic objectives.
We advise businesses, brand owners, entrepreneurs and international clients on trade mark clearance, availability and filing strategy in the UK, EU and internationally. Our intellectual property team supports clients with UK IPO and EUIPO applications, as well as international filings through the WIPO Madrid System.
We advise clients on the management of UK, EU and international IP portfolios, including filing programmes, jurisdictional strategy, renewals, portfolio reviews and coordination with overseas associates. We work with clients to align their IP strategy with their wider business objectives, including growth, investment, licensing, acquisition, franchising and exit planning.
We advise on the commercialisation of intellectual property, including licensing arrangements, assignments, coexistence agreements, collaboration agreements, brand partnerships, franchising structures and wider commercial agreements involving IP rights.
We advise on copyright, brand protection and broader commercial IP issues affecting businesses, entrepreneurs and brand owners. This includes advice on ownership, use and protection of creative works, software, digital content, marketing materials, website content, product materials and other valuable business assets.
We advise clients on the full spectrum of intellectual property disputes, including trade mark oppositions, invalidity actions, revocation actions, copyright disputes, misuse of confidential information, domain name disputes, online infringement and brand enforcement strategies.
From our offices in Mayfair, London, we support clients across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and other key jurisdictions, working with overseas associates and counsel where local advice or filings are required.
We advise on cross-border IP strategy, international trade mark portfolios, Madrid System filings, parallel UK and EU protection, multi-jurisdictional enforcement and the coordination of overseas proceedings.
You should speak to an intellectual property solicitor when creating, protecting, licensing, commercialising or enforcing valuable business assets such as brand names, logos, content, software, designs, trade marks or confidential information.
Yes, we can advise on the unauthorised use of intellectual property and help you assess your rights, the strength of your position and the most appropriate enforcement strategy.
Yes, we advise on protecting brand names, logos and business identities through trade mark clearance, filing strategy, portfolio management, contractual protections and enforcement where required.
We act in intellectual property disputes including trademark oppositions, invalidity and revocation actions, copyright disputes, domain name disputes, online infringement and brand enforcement.
We draft and review IP clauses in commercial contracts to clarify ownership, permitted use, licensing rights, confidentiality obligations, assignment provisions and enforcement options.
Before speaking to an IP lawyer, it is helpful to provide details of the rights involved, any registrations or applications, examples of the issue, key dates, relevant contracts, correspondence and your commercial objectives.
We act for startups, SMEs, scaling businesses and established companies across a range of sectors. We are recognised as a pre-eminent firm by the leading Chambers & Partners directory for providing outstanding intellectual services to SME firms.
As a boutique IP law firm in London, Barnes Law advises businesses, brand owners, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth clients on complex intellectual property matters with a partner-lead approach. We work closely with our London-based boutique corporate lawyers and commercial disputes solicitors to provide a holistic service to clients whose intellectual property sits at the heart of their business.
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We offer an experienced team of Intellectual Property solicitors with exceptional track records and strategic foresight.
Barnes Law is proud to be recognised as a market leader in the prestigious Chambers & Partners UK 2026 guide.
We act for high-net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners who value discretion, responsiveness and trust.
Our approachable team, with a partner-led approach, specialises in addressing diverse complex legal challenges. Whether you represent a small to medium-sized enterprise, an entrepreneur, or a high-net-worth individual, we provide expert advice tailored to the intricacies of your case. For a consultation on how Barnes Law can assist you, please call us on +44 (0) 208 092 2700 or email info@barnes-law.co.uk.
