With extensive experience in defending trade mark and copyright infringement claims before the Court of Appeal and High Court, Freeths LLP is highly renowned for its ‘practical and clear advice’. The firm routinely manages trade mark and patent portfolios. Practice head Simon Barker is an expert in complex IP and database cases. Martin Noble is a dispute resolution expert, and Kishan Pattni specialises in defamation and reputation management matters. Michaela Selvester is also recommended. All named lawyers are based in Birmingham.
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Testimonials
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‘Very responsive, practical and clear advice.’
‘Simon Barker leads the team and the whole team works the same way on contentious and non-contentious IP. Not a weak link in the team.’
'Very capable, provide an excellent service, and are very easy to work with.’
‘Martin Noble is very capable, and provided an excellent service. I value his high level of legal expertise and clarity of expression. He's very easy to work with, and responsive.’
'The team exerts mastery in the field.'
'Martin Noble has been exceptionally proficient and proactive. Was well accommodating to our queries, timings and requirements. He is professional, reliable and manifests confidence and trustworthiness.'
'Pleasant, down-to-earth and very responsive team. Non-nonsense attitude and aware of efficiency.'
'Simon Barker always thinks three steps ahead when it comes to strategy.'
'Kishan has been exceptional with his advice and market knowledge.'
'Simon Barker - exceptional knowledge of subject area and offers commercial and pragmatic advice.'
Key clients
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Moviebox Megastores (International) Limited
- THJ Systems Limited and Optionnet LLP
- Star Brands Ltd (The Pink Stuff)
- The National Exhibition Centre Limited (NEC)
- Allwyn Entertainment Limited (National Lottery)
- Poundland
- QEP UK Holdings Limited (Owners of Homelux brand and others)
- Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited
- Stichting Sea Shepherd Global
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Martin Noble
Practice head
Simon Barker
Other key lawyers
Martin Noble; Kishan Pattni; Michaela Selvester