Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Intellectual Property Legal Solutions
We are Appleyard Lees, a leading intellectual property law firm dedicated to protecting and monetising our clients' innovations. Our team of highly skilled attorneys and solicitors combines deep technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver tailored solutions across a wide range of industries. With offices in key UK innovation hubs, we provide strategic IP advice to businesses of all sizes, from multinational corporations to start-ups and academic institutions.Our services span patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, and IP litigation, supported by a commitment to adaptability and client-focused service. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and deliver results that align with our clients' business objectives, ensuring their intellectual property is safeguarded and leveraged effectively.
Services
Patents
Trademarks
Designs
Copyright
IP Strategy
IP Disputes
Transactional IP
IP Legal Support
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in intellectual property law.
- Our team combines technical expertise with commercial insight.
- We provide tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes.
- We operate from key UK innovation hubs with global reach.
- Our client-focused approach ensures alignment with business objectives.
What people say
Creativity, responsiveness
Effective solutions
Outstanding professionalism
Exceptional service quality
Thorough, rapid research
Services
Patents
We provide comprehensive patent services, including filing, prosecution, and enforcement, tailored to protect technological and scientific innovations. Our team of expert attorneys covers all technical fields, offering strategic advice to secure and manage patent portfolios globally. Clients benefit from our deep technical knowledge and commercial insight.
Trademarks
Our trademark services focus on protecting brand assets through strategic filing and enforcement. We assist businesses in securing and maintaining trademark rights, conducting clearance studies, and managing global portfolios. Our approach ensures brands are safeguarded against infringement and encroachment.
IP Disputes
We specialise in resolving intellectual property disputes through litigation, oppositions, and alternative dispute resolution. Our team of solicitors and attorney litigators provides robust representation in IP-related conflicts, ensuring clients' rights are defended effectively in the UK and internationally.
IP Strategy
We develop tailored IP strategies to align with business objectives, maximising the value of intellectual property assets. Our services include portfolio management, competitor analysis, and licensing advice, helping clients leverage IP for competitive advantage and long-term growth.
Transactional IP
We advise on IP-driven commercial transactions, including licensing, assignments, and due diligence. Our team ensures agreements are structured to protect clients' interests while facilitating innovation and collaboration. Services cover drafting, negotiation, and compliance with global IP laws.
People
Jennifer Delaney
Partner
Jennifer specialises in organic chemistry and chemical science, working with multinational corporates, SMEs, and universities. She has extensive expertise in securing protection for complex inventions and leads a team providing strategic IP advice.
Paul Beynon
Partner
Paul combines a strong engineering background with in-house experience, offering commercially sensitive IP solutions. Recognised as a key lawyer by Legal 500, he advises on patent strategy and dispute resolution for high-profile clients.
Barbara Fleck
Partner
Barbara is a leading patent attorney with expertise in private practice and in-house roles. Recommended by JUVE Patents and IAM Patents 1000, she provides strategic IP advice to innovative businesses across diverse sectors.
Robert Cumming
Partner
Robert is a dual-qualified trade mark attorney and solicitor managing international IP portfolios and complex disputes. His expertise lies in brand strategy and enforcement, representing market-leading businesses globally.
Chris Hoole
Partner
Chris specialises in contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including trademarks and patents. With dual qualifications as a solicitor and trade mark attorney, he provides strategic advice to businesses on IP protection and enforcement.
Questions
What areas of intellectual property do you specialise in?
We specialise in patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, IP strategy, and dispute resolution, covering all aspects of intellectual property law.
How do you support businesses in protecting their IP globally?
We offer strategic filing and enforcement services, managing international portfolios and advising on global IP strategies tailored to client needs.
What industries do you work with?
We work across sectors including life sciences, technology, engineering, chemistry, and more, supporting clients from start-ups to multinational corporations.
How do you handle IP disputes?
Our team of solicitors and attorney litigators provides robust representation in IP disputes, including litigation, oppositions, and alternative dispute resolution globally.
Can you assist with IP strategy development?
Yes, we develop tailored IP strategies aligned with business goals, including portfolio management, competitor analysis, and licensing advice.
What makes Appleyard Lees different from other IP firms?
Our combination of technical expertise, commercial insight, and client-focused service ensures innovative, strategic solutions for protecting and leveraging IP assets.
