Burges Salmon LLP regularly advises on the exploitation of broadcasting rights, IP issues, TV show clearance advice, names and logos, as well as the exploitation of related merchandise. Specialising in high-profile and diverse work for major TV, music, and publishing clients, predominantly focusing on the protection and enforcement of IP rights, Jeremy Dickerson leads the practice. Dickerson has extensive experience in all areas of contentious and transactional IP, managing the portfolios of various multinational media companies. The practice's expertise is also bolstered by Emily Roberts.
Media and entertainment in South West
Burges Salmon LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Jeremy Dickerson
Autres avocats clés:
Helen Scott-Lawler; Emily Roberts; Richard Hugo
Principaux clients
BBC
Warner Bros. Discovery
BBC Studios Ltd
UKTV
DC Comics
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the BBC and BBC Studios Ltd on all UK and EU trade mark applications and registrations as sole counsel.
- Acting as UK trade mark Counsel for Discovery and Eurosport, advising on clearance, registry proceedings, and UK enforcement issues.
- Acting for a range of high profile media clients in highly significant confidential contractual and IP disputes.
Osborne Clarke LLP
Osborne Clarke LLP advises across a broad range of digital and media mandates, from complex platforms to global direct-to-consumer and interactive entertainment services. The team handles regulatory aspects of OTT services, live-streaming platforms and TV services, alongside content and channel distribution deals and advertising and marketing matters in the UK and internationally. Mary Lawrence advises broadcasters, streamers and production companies on health and safety and liability risks across the production chain. Tom Harding leads the interactive entertainment practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mary Lawrence; Tom Harding
Autres avocats clés:
Georgina Graham; Charlie Wedin
Principaux clients
Warner Bros. Discovery
ITV
Miniclip
Meta
News UK
Yahoo
SkyShowtime
Film & TV Charity
Netflix
UK Publishers Association
Microsoft
Warner Bros. Discovery
ITV
Miniclip
Meta
News UK
Yahoo
SkyShowtime
Film & TV Charity
Netflix
UK Publishers Association
Microsoft
Warner Bros. Discovery
ITV
Miniclip
Meta
News UK
Yahoo
SkyShowtime
Film & TV Charity
Netflix
UK Publishers Association
Microsoft
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the Publishers Association (PA) on a judicial review claim brought against decisions by the Secretary of State for Education.
- Advised ITV on multiple regulatory matters.
- Advised Netflix on health and safety matters relating to its productions.