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England - North West • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
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Intellectual property

Forbes Solicitors

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Forbes Solicitors‘ IP practice focuses on soft IP matters, including the identification, protection, exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property rights. The team regularly advises on contentious and non-contentious issues, including licensing issues, commercialisation work and disputes. Daniel Fletcher leads on enforcement and contentious work, acting for a growing portfolio of IP-centric clients, while co-head John Pickervance focuses on supporting clients with the commercial exploitation and licensing of IP within broader contractual frameworks. Adam Estell is also a key name within the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has consistently demonstrated exceptional responsiveness, ensuring that all inquiries and concerns are addressed promptly and efficiently. Their legal expertise is always up-to-date, reflecting a thorough understanding of current laws and regulations.'

  • 'The team exhibits a strong commercial acumen, providing advice that is both legally sound and commercially viable. This balance of legal and business insight is highly appreciated.'
  • 'The team are friendly and approachable. Their professionalism is complemented by a genuine willingness to assist, making interactions both productive and pleasant.'
  • 'I highly recommend the Forbes Intellectual Property department for their outstanding service and expertise.’

  • ‘Daniel Fletcher stands out in this field. What sets them apart from competitors is their combination of friendliness, responsiveness and commercial acumen.'

  • 'Daniel Fletcher's friendly nature makes interactions pleasant and productive. His commercial-minded approach ensures that the advice he offers is practical and aligned with business goals, making him a trusted adviser.’

  • ‘Local and friendly, they are quick to understand what I've asked of them, and have a great response time in completing the work.’

  • ‘Friendly and personable, everyone I've dealt with at Forbes has instilled me with a sense of confidence in their work and what they can do. In particular John Pickervance and Daniel Fletcher.'

Key clients

  • Bags For Strife
  • Beechs Confectionary Group
  • BG Sports International Limited t/as Samba Sports
  • Biryaniwala Caterers Ltd
  • boohoo
  • Chesterfield College Group
  • CLX Professionals UK Ltd
  • Fasaj Group Ltd
  • Foilco Limited
  • Invisu Limited
  • Hertzlink Industries UK Ltd
  • Keep Britain Tidy

Work highlights

Acting on behalf of Vapes-Bars Ltd and Synergy Project Management LLC in connection with contentious trade mark matters.
Acting on behalf of Bes Utilities in connection with its rebrand to Ruby Energy.
Acting on behalf of Foilco Limited in connection with its UK trade marks and its expansion into Europe.

Practice head

John Pickervance; Daniel Fletcher

Other key lawyers

Adam Estell