Ionic Legal is delighted to announce a series of exceptional results in the Legal 500 2026 rankings, reflecting the firm’s continued growth, depth of expertise, and dedication to client service. Top-Tier Recognition in IP We are proud to share that Ionic Legal is now ranked Band 1 for Intellectual Property in the North West which […]
Ionic Legal has strengthened its contentious IP and brand protection offering with the arrival of new partner Tania D’Souza Culora in London as the firm continues its rapid headcount growth. This brings the total number of partners to five in just over one year. Ionic Legal has also grown its office footprint, opening in Winchester […]
Paul Cox, co-founder of Ionic Legal, spoke at Tavaramerkkipäivä (or Trade Marks Day) 2025 in Finland today, an event organised by the Association of Finnish Lawyers. Paul was giving the Finnish trade mark community the “heads up” on some of the issues arising in the UK since Brexit. In brief, the main points of his talk […]
Wow we cannot believe it has been a year since we started. We finally decided to do it last year. After years of talking, thinking, and hesitating, we took the leap. It’s been a rollercoaster, but an incredible one. The past twelve months have exceeded all our expectations in every way. We couldn’t have done […]
What is a patent? A granted patent provides a monopoly right to prevent others from using an invention without the owner’s consent. The patent itself is a legal document which defines the invention to be protected and explains how the invention works. A patent application is initially filed at the UK Intellectual Property Office, who […]
Ionic Legal has earned a distinguished position in the UK Trademark Rankings 2025, published by WIPR Rankings. The latest edition of these rankings lists the firm as recommended for both contentious and non-contentious trademark matters, reinforcing its reputation as a leading player in the UK’s intellectual property landscape. This builds on its Band 1 Ranking […]
Ionic Legal is expanding its service offering with the launch of a dedicated non-contentious Technology and Commercial practice, spearheaded by new partner hire Annalisa Checchi. This expansion reinforces the firm’s ability to support clients with complex cross-border legal challenges under the leadership of newly appointed partner, Annalisa Checchi. With over 20 years of experience spanning […]
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA”) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and is coming into force in phases. It introduces wide-ranging changes to the law with the goal of preventing abuse of corporate structures and tackling economic crime. For brand owners, the new provisions offer a welcome strengthening of the […]
While most intellectual property disputes can be dealt with as a civil matter, there are a number of criminal offences involving intellectual property infringement, and it is possible for rights holders to bring a private prosecution where such an offence has been committed. This guide sets out some important considerations when contemplating bringing a private […]
There are a number of key differences between litigating in the IPEC and the Intellectual Property List in the Business and Property Courts division of the High Court. The IPEC has historically been a place where the route to final hearing is generally swifter, and both the limit on damages to be paid and legal […]
