Chris offers advice and representation in relation to all manner of IP issues and disputes in the print newspaper industry, including copyright and trade mark infringement, licensing and brand integrity, and the transition from print to digital.

Working with the music industry is a core part of Chris’s practice.

Despite the digital revolution, paper magazines are alive and well, supported by intellectual property assets that demand constant protection and policing.

Chris advises and represents premium brands on trade mark, design, copyright and passing off matters, with particular expertise in safeguarding brand equity, heritage and exclusivity.

Chris is familiar with the needs of practitioners and professionals in the lifestyle and wellbeing industries. He provides clear and straightforward advice and representation designed to make your job easier.

Substantial brand owners, designers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers have access to Chris’s experience working in a luxury sector where reputation and prestige are so important.

Chris advises and represents hotels, clubs, restaurants, catering businesses, franchisors and franchisees and other enterprises and individuals in the hospitality sector in relation to protecting and enforcing IP rights.

Designers, developers, publishers, studios and other talent have access to Chris’s services relating to the protection and enforcement of IP rights in video and digital games as well as traditional board games, card games and other tabletop and physical games.

Chris has experience advising and representing clients in the food and drink industry, including the wine and spirits sector.

Substantial brand owners, equipment manufacturers, fitness technology companies, gyms, studios and instructors have access to Chris’s expertise in the protection and enforcement of IP rights in the fitness world.