Intellectual Property

Intellectual property law is a vital tool in the creation and protection of dynamic business assets and Edwin Coe’s Intellectual Property team combines dedicated IP specialists and heavyweight litigators to provide a complete range of IP-related services.
Our substantial team comprises solicitors, barristers and trade mark attorneys and we advise on the acquisition, exploitation and protection of intangible rights.
What we do best:
  • IP Transactional

    We provide strategic advice and help our clients navigate the complexities of commercial arrangements, agreements and transactions whether the deal is in the UK or internationally. IP (and our expertise in it) covers a varied subject area (such as franchise, master services, SAAS, manufacture, distribution, etc.) and many industries (pharma, tech, media, academic, charities, etc.), including data protection and international transfer.

  • IP Disputes

    Edwin Coe is renowned for its dispute resolution practices and the IP team regularly represents clients in developing case-led legal developments in the Courts and Registries.

  • IP Enforcement and anti-counterfeiting

    We have a long history of advising clients on strategies to counteract enforcement IP crime and infringements. We work closely with clients to take appropriate action including website blocking injunctions, taking criminal and civil proceedings and working with enforcement agencies.

  • Brands

    Our dedicated filing and prosecution team looks after Worldwide trade mark and designs portfolios for international and domestic clients in most business sectors. Our team files and prosecutes UK, EU and International trade marks and provides watching and clearances services.

Awards
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Very good value for money. Experienced trial lawyers.
- The Legal 500 UK 2026
We deal with all levels of the firm, from senior partner down to assistant solicitors. Internal communication is solid, and we can talk to anyone about our affairs and feel that they are knowledgeable.
- The Legal 500 UK 2026
The IP team at Edwin Coe are excellent in their management and advice pertaining to our extensive trade mark portfolio. Follow up is efficient and regular and we are very satisfied.
- The Legal 500 UK 2026
Edwin Coe has a strong technical team that provides practical and commercial advice. The team is experienced and has built a reputation centred on quality.
- Chambers UK 2025
Strong intellectual property team with reasonably commercial approach to litigation.
- The Legal 500 UK 2025
Nick Phillips is also a go-to name in the field of domain name disputes.
- The Legal 500 UK 2021
Simon gives high-quality legal advice that is tailored to our needs
- Chambers UK 2021
Simon has very good client care instincts.
- Chambers UK 2024
Simon is fantastic - a commercially astute IP lawyer who consistently delivers results with pragmatic and clear advice.
- Chambers UK 2024
Simon is really clever, very responsive and very quick at picking things up and turning them around
- Chambers UK 2021
Simon Miles has a very good practice.
- The Legal 500 UK 2021
Simon Miles is a clear voice in a sea of noise.
- The Legal 500 UK 2022
Simon Miles is focussed on detail and willing to raise difficult commercial issues with clients.
- The Legal 500 UK 2022
Simon Miles is very good with trade mark matters.
- Chambers UK 2024
Edwin Coe has a good depth of knowledge, listens well and understands the issues clients face as a business.
- Legal 500 UK 2020
Strong trade mark prosecution team. Very responsive.
- The Legal 500 UK 2025
The Edwin Coe team has been extremely easy to work with. Their technical knowledge has been spot on and their professionalism is top tier.
- The Legal 500 UK 2025
The individuals are brilliantly responsive and experts in their field.
- The Legal 500 2020
The legal advice is always very well-founded, but at the same time always relevant to the specific conflict.
- The Legal 500 UK 2025
The practice is highly professional and always demonstrates the highest level of capability.
- The Legal 500 2020
The team at Edwin Coe is in regular contact with us. They are always looking out for our best interests. They are thorough and consistent.
- The Legal 500 UK 2022
The unique thing about this practice is their personal attention to their clients.
- The Legal 500 UK 2023
They know their client well and work hard to achieve their client’s goals. They are able to manage the different parts of the team well.
- The Legal 500 UK 2023
Very good at soft IP, and trade marks in particular. Very good at handling difficult lay clients under stressful conditions.
- The Legal 500 UK 2025
We appreciate the quick response time and the excellent legal work. The reporting is excellent and we always feel transparently informed about the costs. In addition, the firm’s pragmatic approach to conflict resolution sets it apart.
- The Legal 500 UK 2023
It’s a relatively small team, but they work well together and are all knowledgeable. They are able to litigate large multi-national disputes well.
- The Legal 500 UK 2023
I value their commitment to understanding my business. They are aware of changes in our organisation as soon as information hits.
- The Legal 500 UK 2023
Good focus on detail; use of well-resourced team with work done by those of appropriate seniority; and interesting range of cases.
- The Legal 500 UK 2022