Andy Lee
BrandsmithsRegarded for their ‘very diligent and thorough’ practice, Brandsmiths demonstrates particular prowess in trade mark and copyright litigation, as well as mandates relating to confidential information and database rights. Andy Lee spearheads the group, fielding a varied practice that is comprised of trade mark, copyright, and passing off issues. Experienced litigator Adam Morallee and Joel Barry, who contributes his considerable trade marks expertise to the team, are other names to note in the practice.
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‘Very diligent and thorough. Pays attention to all aspects and is thorough in their research and advice.’
‘The Brandsmiths team is comprised of a friendly, diligent and highly intelligent bunch of individuals. They are a pleasure to work with, and always pull through for clients by thinking outside the box.’
‘Andy Lee is an outstanding partner whose knowledge of trade mark case law is unmatched. He is fantastic to work with, and you can always count on him to come up with inventive legal arguments!’
‘Huge litigation experience with particular expertise in trade marks, passing off, and brand protection. Andy Lee thinks outside the box and knows when to turn on the aggression when necessary. John Battersby is good on designs. It's a very diverse team.’
‘Super friendly and down-to-earth, and very commercial. They quickly get to grips with the client's way of working and priorities and concerns.’
‘Andy Lee is very quick to understand how each client that we refer to him prefers to work with their external legal counsel. Balances great litigation advice with the commercial needs of the clients.’
‘Very experienced trade mark and copyright litigation firm capable of handling multi-jurisdictional matters with multiple parties. Very good value for money with a strong team that can place fee earners of suitable seniority on the matter to be cost effective.'
‘Dedicated and focused team that demonstrate an unfaltering attention to detail.’
Key clients
- Beverly Hills Polo Club
- Entertainment One
- Microsoft
- Iconix Brand Group Ltd
- Pentland Brands
- Hasbro
- Schuh
- YMU Management
- BMW
- August Ventures
- UK Innovations
- Abbott Lyon
- Marine Serre
Work highlights
- Representing Lifestyle Equities in the Supreme Court in a case against Amazon in the first case to reach the Supreme Court dealing with the concept of targeting.
- Representing the owners of the iconic UMBRO brand in the Court of Appeal against Dreampairs in a very important judgment on post-sale confusion.
- Representing Hasbro in ongoing litigation protecting the famous Peppa Pig brand against SConnect in respect of their cartoon ‘Wolfoo’.
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Andy Lee