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IP Protection Law
Mike Northern Legal was set up with the protection of IP Rights very much in mind.
Mike Northern's experience as both a trading standards officer, and latterly as a solicitor practicing in the City acting for large corporate clients and trade bodies in the trading law and anti-piracy fields, leads him to being uniquely placed to advise on IPR issues.
Mike is experienced in advising on and prosecuting trading standards cases; and he has prosecuted on behalf of anti-piracy organisations such as FACT, BPI and ELSPA under s92 Trade Marks Act 1994, ss107, 198 & 297A Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, Theft Acts and conspiracy to defraud. Mike has also represented clients in all levels of the appeal process, including the House of Lords case of R-v-Johnstone on s92 Trade Marks Act 1994. Mike often liaises with enforcement bodies on behalf of IP clients.
Mike Northern Legal is able to cut the overheads normally associated with specialist IP Lawyers, and can offer competitive rates. In the light of this you may wish to consider Mike Northern Legal as a resource which can provide expert legal advice (including legal opinions) and advocacy as a resource to your business.
Please feel free to give us a call to explore opportunities further on +44(0)1474 329961
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Lobbying & Advice on Legal Development
Mike Northern Legal has worked with clients who require advice and lobbying on legal developments both in the UK and in the EU legal environments.
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Advertising and Regulatory Law
Advertising Standards Authority, Health & Safety, Trading Standards advice on investigations and prosecutions.
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Commercial Law
Advice on drafting commercial agreements with a particular focus on IT issues.
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Asset Forfeiture Work
Mike Northern Legal have extensive experience in confiscation litigation including Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation Proceedings including enforcement of confiscation orders.
