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Ian is a recognised expert in trade mark, designs, copyright and merchandising law, both in the UK and internationally, who has worked with leading brands from all sectors of the economy and has a particularly extensive following of media and entertainment businesses. The consummate litigator, he is valued by clients for his great communication skills, excellent judgement, creative thinking and for always going beyond the call of duty.
The perfect choice for novel contentious work, Ian Bartlett “is in his element when disputes ratchet up, giving him the opportunity to showcase his perfectly pitched advocacy” according to commentators. Having trained as a barrister at Lincoln’s Inn, his background in High Court litigation, coupled with 30 years’ experience of trade mark prosecution, make him much in demand for trade mark, copyright and design hearings before the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and Appointed Person. He also runs cases before EUIPO (the EU trade mark and designs office) and their Board of Appeal, and works on cases referred to the General Court.
Much of Ian’s work comes from large, well-known multinationals, including international publishers, major cosmetics brands, and some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. He also represents significant numbers of small businesses. His experience spans fields as diverse as accountancy, telecommunications infrastructure, domestic flooring, pharmaceuticals, price comparison websites and highway maintenance.
As well as prosecuting and enforcing his clients’ intellectual property rights, Ian also helps them to maintain and build their portfolios, providing practical, commercial, legal advice that is carefully tailored towards their individual interests. Responsive and tenacious, he is noted as being “brilliant at adjusting his advice to the unique circumstances of each client.”
Career
Ian Bartlett read philosophy at the University of Leeds before going on to study law at City University, London. He trained as a barrister at Lincoln’s Inn and was called to the English Bar in 1985. Ian has over 25 years’ experience of trade mark prosecution and contentious intellectual property disputes. Professional qualifications include: Inns of Court School of Law (1984); Chartered Trade Mark Attorney 1990; PGD in IP Litigation, Nottingham Law School.
Ian teaches on the tribunal practice module of the Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (CITMA) course at Nottingham Law School. He sits on The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys Council and also chairs CITMA’s Law & Practice Committee and its Litigation Working Group.
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University of Leeds (1980 BA); City University, London (1983 DipLaw).
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Catherine Jewell is an excellent listener and her advice is very focused on the issues that are critical for my commercial aims. Catherine is excellent at making complex issues seem straightforward, by identifying the major roadblocks and proposing practical solutions.’
‘The team has a winning mentality with the legal capabilities to achieve those wins.’
‘I have worked with Ian Bartlett for quite some time, and I've always appreciated how he goes about winning in court. He not only knows the steps and strategies necessary to win, but always makes sure to understand the details of the case. Duncan Morgan is detail-oriented with a thorough command of the matters he handles.’
‘What sets this practice apart is their deep understanding of our specific technology sector, which has proven invaluable time and time again. Unlike many firms, they don’t just offer legal advice, they provide valuable insights to the varying levels of protection with a strong grasp of our underlying technology. This makes them a true partner in our innovation process, not just a service provider.'
'Their exposure to a wide array of technologies allows them to anticipate potential hurdles and opportunities that might not be obvious to more generalist firms. This foresight and experience directly contribute to the strength of our IP portfolio.'
‘Catherine Jewell has been an exceptional point of contact for us and truly stands out in every respect. What makes her different from others we've worked with is not just her deep technical understanding of our field, but her unwavering commitment to supporting us throughout the entire IP process.'
‘Beck Greener is an IP boutique in the very best sense: highly specialised with excellent expertise.’
‘Ian Bartlett and Duncan Morgan are both masters of their craft. Ian is a living legend in the field of IP litigation and clients benefit from this. Foresight and concise reasoning are guaranteed. Duncan is an established practitioner. Clients love his thorough and precise work, which is always peppered with a spark of creativity and outside-the-box thinking.’
Key clients
- Oasis (Noel and Liam Gallagher) Pharrell Williams The Estée Lauder Companies PricewaterhouseCoopers BPI Ltd The Brits CrossFit Tapestry Sir Lewis Hamilton Ed Sheeran Eminem Tillotts Pharma Knight Frank Four Seasons Hotels Blue Cross Kyndryl TED Talks and TED Conferences LLC Vevo Cards Against Humanity Incos Debonair SO…? LifeAID Beverages Co LLC Hinduja Bank Prime Hydration LLC PIC Corporation Next Insurance Inc Clark Holding Peak Energy Methode Electronics Inc Skytap Cheba Hut Franchsing, Inc First In Service Holdings LLC Digital Commerce Inc (Japan) Pipes & Shaw LLC ESPN Eataly SpA AMS Baeshen & Co Matthew Algie (T/A SMOKIN’ BEAN) GreenHill Software UpHealth Inc Alexander Albon Alchemy Ingredients Limited Amnesty International Limited Graph Aware Limited Lando Norris Quadrant Esports Limited Mogas Industries, Inc.