Intellectual Property

IP Disputes

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Specialist IP disputes lawyers

Being caught up in an IP dispute, whether due to a third party infringing your rights or a potential claim of intellectual property infringement against you, can be highly concerning. These disputes can be costly, uncertain, and consume significant management time. At Foot Anstey, our IP disputes lawyers provide strategic legal support to help businesses navigate and resolve complex intellectual property issues effectively.

Our intellectual property dispute lawyers have various strategies to assist clients in managing and resolving disputes. The team has an outstanding track record in handling intellectual property cases at all levels, helping clients achieve their objectives in a cost-effective manner.

Our services

Our team of intellectual property disputes specialists provides support in:

  • Advising clients on the strength of legal claims being made by or against them.
  • Resolving disputes related to all forms of intellectual property rights.
  • Litigating claims in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court and High Court.
  • Representing clients in the Court of Appeal and the Court of Justice of the EU.
  • Handling patent infringement claims and defending against allegations of patent infringement.
  • Obtaining interim injunctions, search orders, and other preliminary relief.
  • Drafting and sending cease and desist letters for businesses enforcing their rights.
  • Representing clients in IP ownership disputes before the Intellectual Property Office.
  • Conducting brand enforcement campaigns for large international clients, including anti-counterfeiting measures.
  • Managing trade mark infringement cases and ensuring proper enforcement of intellectual property rights.
  • Providing copyright clearance work and due diligence on intellectual property portfolios.
  • Defending claims brought by third parties and negotiating settlements.
  • Engaging in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
  • Drafting and negotiating settlement and co-existence agreements to prevent future disputes.

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Why choose Foot Anstey?

Our IP disputes lawyers regularly assist clients with disputes concerning patents, trade marks, copyright, design rights, confidential information, and licensing agreements in both the UK and international jurisdictions. We collaborate closely with our trusted partner law firms worldwide to ensure comprehensive legal coverage for intellectual property issues.

Our clients range from start-ups and SMEs to large national and international companies. We work across various sectors, including retail, technology, financial services, and energy. Our experience acting for both claimants and defendants gives us a well-rounded perspective, allowing us to provide practical intellectual property advice and effective dispute resolution strategies.

While most intellectual property disputes are resolved before formal legal action is required, our team also has extensive experience litigating in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court and High Court. Some of our team members have also represented clients before the Court of Appeal and the Court of Justice of the EU, ensuring robust legal representation at all levels.

Our people

Our intellectual property lawyers are some of the most experienced in the UK, with many recognised as leaders in the field. With a deep experitse in intellectual property law, our team takes a strategic, client-focused approach to resolving intellectual property cases efficiently and cost-effectively.

Whether handling patent infringement claims, trade mark infringement disputes, or broader intellectual property litigation, we work closely with our clients to protect their rights and achieve their commercial objectives.

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What do our clients say?

“The IP team at Foot Anstey are very experienced at managing IP litigation. They show great client dedication and have a great team dynamic. The team is knowledgeable, practical and have excellent commercial instincts.”

Legal 500 2025

“We sometimes deal with complex IP matters and Foot Anstey’s team always delivers for us. They have a strong team which brings a range of skills to the table.”

Chambers UK 2025

“Foot Anstey have plenty of resource in their team to meet our needs and they understand the commercial value of our portfolio, how to protect it and how to add further value.”

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