TLT is well-known for its expertise in both registered and unregistered design disputes, copyright and trade mark infringement claims, and domain name related mandates. Graeme Orchison maintains his strong track record for representing a lucrative client list in a vast range of passing off and trade mark infringement disputes before the High Court and Court of Appeal. David Gardner maintains a broad tech focused practice, assisting a range of clients across the financial services, digital, and retail sectors.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team that I worked with at TLT are very conscientious and have the client's best interests in mind at every stage.'

  • ‘Graeme Orchison is an incredibly experienced individual with a constant eye on client interests. I trust his judgment and he is a pleasure to work with.'

  • ‘Biggest strength is TLT's ability to give advice based on the law and based on commercial sense.’

  • ‘I've worked with these guys for many years. Surely the best recommendation I can give is that I have never had any wish to change.'

  • ‘Graeme Orchison is my go to IP litigator.  He knows when to fight, and when to negotiate.’

  • ‘Great team, always responsive and supportive’

  • ‘Graeme Orchison is a longstanding and trusted expert in all things IP. Have very much enjoyed working with him over the years.’

  • ‘TLT's greatest strength is in fast commercial advice. They are easy to work with and transparent.’

Key clients

  • Alpla UK
  • HOTTER COMFORT CONCEPT
  • GOLA
  • Elavon Financial Service DAC
  • Matalan Retail
  • J Mac Safety Systems
  • DUNLOP
  • boohoo
  • Pretty Little Thing
  • Nasty Gal
  • Brother UK
  • Exertis
  • Texecom
  • Yorkshire Building Society
  • In the Style Fashion
  • Bluestones Investment Group
  • LOTUS
  • Churchill Contract Services
  • Blackpool Borough Council
  • easyCOSMETIC

Work highlights

  • Advising D Jacobson & Sons Ltd on trade mark, copyright, and design right infringement claims in various jurisdictions, including the UK.
  • Representing easyCOSMETIC in an EU trade mark and passing off dispute with easyJet and the easyGroup regarding the historic and longstanding use of 'easy' in relation to the online retailing of cosmetics and addressing the impact of Brexit on EU marks.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Graeme Orchison

Other key lawyers

David Gardner