Jim Dennis > Simkins LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Simkins LLP
LYNTON HOUSE
7-12 TAVISTOCK SQUARE
LONDON
WC1H 9LT
England
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Work Department

Commercial

Position

Jim’s practice covers all areas of intellectual property. Jim has particular expertise in handling disputes which involve trade marks, passing off, designs and copyright. Although Jim has successfully fought many cases in the High Court, Court of Appeal and IPEC, he is also commercially highly aware and will always seek to resolve disputes so as to achieve each client’s real-world business objectives.

Jim is also highly experienced in advising clients on brand development, protection and enforcement, and is a trusted advisor to many corporate and individual clients in connection with their domestic and international trade mark portfolios. Jim is also experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements involving IP rights, such as licences, assignments and image rights deals.

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design

Praised for its ‘very responsive and dedicated practice’, Simkins LLP is notably well-versed in the media and entertainment space, often representing clients before the IPEC, High Court, and UK and EU IPOs. Paddy Gardiner helms the team with his arsenal of skills across the music, film and TV sectors, while Jim Dennis, who possesses more than 25 years of experience in the field, handles the full gamut of IP rights. Tom Iverson is another name to note in the practice, bolstering the group with his IP disputes expertise.