Chris specialises in patent, trademark, copyright and design litigation, and the protection of business secrets in the UK and other jurisdictions. He advises on protection and exploitation of brands, designs, inventions and confidential information; comparative advertising; sponsorship; character and personality merchandising; advertising clearance; and pre-litigation infringement risks. His clients include major sportswear manufacturers, mail order companies, toy retailers, food manufacturers, financial institutions, manufacturing and engineering companies, football clubs, games companies, TV companies and newspaper groups. Chris is acknowledged by independent publications as one of the country's leading intellectual property lawyers. He is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents and a member of the Patent Litigators Association.

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