With a notable client roster that spans creative industries from TV and film to the fashion, music, PR and communications spaces, Lee & Thompson LLP‘s soft IP practice is jointly led by disputes specialist and ’master tactician’ Dominic Bray and key prosecution and strategy contact Amanda Dowall. Gordon Williams is instructed by musicians and other celebrities for brand protection advice, and Mark Stafford has experience litigating an array of soft rights disputes. Leo Dawkins left the team.
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Testimonials
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‘I am not surprised they are growing in size and stature in the market - a nimble, fast-growing player in the IP field.’
‘Dominic Bray is the standout - a master tactician and great fun to work with.’
Key clients
- Next 15 Group
- Love Productions Ltd
Work highlights
Managing Next 15 Group's global trade mark portfolio, including advising on relation to trade mark clearance and territory entry strategies, registry oppositions, IP disputes, international filing strategies, and international brand protection strategy.
Practice head
Dominic Bray; Amanda McDowall
Other key lawyers
Gordon Williams; Mark Stafford; Frania Cooper