Featuring the ‘exceptionally knowledgeable’ Jamie Watt at the helm, the Harper Macleod LLP practice has extensive expertise in multi-jurisdictional contract breach and copyright infringement claims, in tandem with a deep specialism in data protection matters. The Edinburgh-based Watt is an expert in trade marks, patent law, and cybersecurity issues. In Glasgow, Tom Thomas routinely advises on film and television production and location agreements. Other key Glasgow-based figures include E-Ming Fong, who regularly handles IT and tech sector disputes.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Jamie Watt is exceptionally knowledgeable, well-informed and commercially minded in a refreshing way.’
‘Top notch knowledge and experience. Excellent client care.’
‘Harper Macleod are superb. They offer complete and accomplished expertise for both businesses and individuals. Our firm has used them primarily for Intellectual Property and Information Law and Employment Law matters. Work has always been performed to a very high standard and the partners are very experienced, insightful and able to work to deadlines. Also, all work is itemised in their Practice Management and reported for billing offering both transparency and confidence.’
‘I've worked with Scott Kerr for over a year and his knowledge of IP law is second to none.'
'Jamie Watt's work on our international trademark campaign has been outstanding.’
Key clients
- The Musicians Union
- Jack and Victor Limited
- Wolfies Drinks Limited
- Watchtower Group Limited
- Publishing Scotland
- Little Step Investments Ltd
- Phil Mac Associates LLP t/a AgbioInvestor
- Bombito Productions
- Fife Council
- Death Do Us Apart Film Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Wolfie’s Drinks Limited, internationally known musician Rod Stewart’s whisky brand, on its worldwide brand protection.
- Advising the Musicians Union in relation to the amendment of UK copyright law, including the drafting and process of a private members bill at UK parliament.
- Advising Little Step Investments on rights acquisition in relation to Omar & Hana, a Malaysian Islamic animated television series aimed at two to six years olds, whose official YouTube channel having over 5 million followers.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jamie Watt