Lewis Silkin

Intellectual Property

I am a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and advise a wide variety of clients on all aspects of UK and international trade mark law and practice.

With over 18 years experience both in private practice and in-house, I regularly provide strategic IP advice to clients for the protection and enforcement of trade mark portfolios worldwide. I have substantial experience with portfolio management, oppositions, invalidation and revocation actions, infringement and passing off, taking into account appropriate commercial considerations. I also have advocacy experience in inter partes and ex parte Hearings before the UKIPO.

I have acted for clients across a wide range of sectors such as automotive, life sciences, financial and technology industries, retail & consumer goods and have a particular focus on advertising & marketing and sports, media & entertainment.

I sit on CITMA's Education, Qualification and Standards committee which assists with the development and requirements for individuals to become qualified Trade Mark Attorneys. I am the editor of our Trade Marks Round-Up publication which looks at recent cases in the UK and EU and the impact the decisions may have on our clients. I have been recognised as a key lawyer in the Legal 500 and WTR 1000 rankings.

Abigail sits on CITMA’s Education, Qualification and Standards committee which assists with the development and requirements for individuals to become qualified Trade Mark Attorneys.

She is also an active member of LESI, working together with other members to provide webinars on topics such as brand collaboration and social media influencers.

Abigail is a member of INTA and has been listed as a key lawyer in the Legal 500 since 2021.