England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Lee & Thompson LLP
Lee & Thompson LLP is noted for its expertise in the creative industries, including film, music and digital media sectors. The team has a wealth of experience advising on prosecution, licensing and general advisory mandates. Dominic Bray spearheads the practice, specialising in disputes, notably within the film, TV, music and advertising sectors, while Gordon Williams’s expertise involves handling trade mark portfolios and Martyn Bailey is well-versed in copyright issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Proactive, professionalism and speed.'
- 'The ability to bounce ideas off and discuss solutions.'
Key clients
- Kathy Sledge
- David Beckham
- Little Mix
- 5 Seconds of Summer
- Sid Gentle
- Harry Styles
- UB40 ft Ali Campbell
- Kudos Film & TV
- FTSE International
- Revolution
- Victoria Beckham
- Viacom
- Consolidated Developments Limited
Work highlights
- Act for Kathy Sledge in her long-running dispute with her sister, Debbie Sledge, regarding rights in the SISTER SLEDGE brand, including on trade mark infringement and passing off issues related to the unauthorised use of the band name on various live events throughout the UK and Europe and liaising with US counsel on related issues.
- Advise David Beckham's worldwide trade mark portfolio from filing his first trade mark application in 2000 through to being responsible for all aspects of an internationally reputed portfolio.
- Advised Revolution Films on the use of various copyright material, via fair dealing means, in the highly successful Sky series "This England" starring Sir Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dominic Bray