England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Burges Salmon LLP
The ‘deeply knowledgeable’ Bristol-based team at Burges Salmon LLP represent high profile clients in various disputes in the High Court, in addition to advising on infringement, brand enforcement, and strategic matters. ’Client focused’ practice head Jeremy Dickerson has recently assisted clients with a number of trade mark infringement proceedings, while Helen Scott-Lawler handles transactional IP mandates. ‘Whip-smart’ Emily Roberts is well-versed in the realms of brand management, trade marks, and copyright disputes, particularly in relation to software, attracting a strong roster of clients. Georgina Shaw departed the firm in June 2022.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Jeremy Dickerson is our go-to for complex IP matters. He is a subject-matter expert, extremely client focused and gives very clear and robust advice.’
‘The team is simply outstanding. They respond rapidly to questions and requests for assistance, are deeply knowledgeable about UK and EU IP law, and are very reasonably priced.’
‘Emily Roberts is simply one of the best IP lawyers I've worked with. She is whip-smart and focuses on business-oriented outcomes.’
'The team as a whole is superior. They only ever bring their A game and are brilliant both in terms of legal knowledge and commercial skill and expertise.'
'Jeremy Dickerson has a wealth of experience and it shows. He is commercially fierce whilst pragmatic at the same time.'
'Emily Roberts is commercially minded and gives no nonsense advice.'
'A very strong IP practice outside London.'
'Jeremy Dickerson is a good team leader, with excellent legal and tactical skills.'
Key clients
- Ordnance Survey
- Harrods
- BBC and BBC Studios Ltd
- Tesla
- Discovery, Inc (Discovery Channel and Eurosport)
- Starbucks Corporation
- Victoria’s Secret/PINK
- Bath & Body Works
- Eurostar
- Funko
- Montane
- Ooni
- Harbour Energy PLC
- Aritzia
- GWR / FirstGroup
- Virgin
- Santa Barbara Polo Club
Work highlights
- Obtaining positive judgments for the Santa Barbara Polo Club in complex High Court and Court of Appeal trade mark infringement proceedings.
- Advising the BBC and BBC Studios on all UK and EU trade mark applications and registrations as sole counsel.
- Acting as trade mark Counsel to a number of major US brands including Starbucks, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, and Discovery, advising on clearance, portfolio management, and enforcement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeremy Dickerson