Consistently handling multi-jurisdictional brand protection matters, new trade mark applications, and copyright infringement claims, the Harper Macleod LLP practice is renowned for its ‘excellent knowledge’. Splitting his time between Glasgow and Edinburgh, Jamie Watt leads the group, primarily focusing on cybersecurity and copyright law issues. Glasgow-based E-Ming Fong helps companies in safeguarding their IP rights, while Scott Kerr - who works in Edinburgh - is a data protection expert. Anne Cornelius is a further key contact in Glasgow.
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‘Professional and efficient.’
‘Jamie Watt is excellent.’
‘Excellent knowledge, happy to help. Personable. Friendly and professional. Can-do attitude.’
‘Jamie Watt goes the extra mile. Client first, rather than billing.’
'Very nice, smooth and always very professional cooperation in all areas of law.'
'Jamie Watt is always very reactive and true professional.'
'Jamie Watt is always responsive to my needs and has been proactive in making new and alternative suggestions to progress and resolve matters. He has helped us secure commercially valuable deals, providing advice both informative and effective.'
Key clients
- Forest Research
- Scotch Malt Whisky Society
- Celtic Football Club
- Aqua Pharma Group
- The Musicians Union
- Publishing Scotland
- The Society of Authors
- Scottish Mountaineering Trust
- Timorous Beasties
- Barrhead Travel
Work highlights
- Advising Wolfie’s Drinks Limited on its worldwide brand protection.
- Advised Jack and Victor Limited on a challenge by Jack Daniels, Inc. including successfully concluding appeal proceedings at the UK IPO.
- Advising the Musicians Union in relation to the amendment of UK copyright law, including the drafting and process of a private members bill at UK parliament.
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Practice head
Jamie Watt
Other key lawyers
E-Ming Fong; Scott Kerr; Anne Cornelius