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Solicitors Copyright

Copyright in the UK protects original works, such as literature, music, art, software, and film, from unauthorised reproduction or distribution. Unlike patents or trademarks, copyright arises automatically as soon as you create and record your work—no registration is required. Enforcing your rights, however, may involve proving authorship and demonstrating that another party copied or exploited your work without permission.

Daniel Oakland

London NW8 6AR

Daniel Oakland  London

Copyright Solicitor London

36 years of experience

From 300 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Oakland & Co is a firm of solicitors specialising in Employment Law. Daniel Oakland is the Principal of the firm. He is a solicitor and a qualified barrister with nearly 30 years experience of dealing with the full range of employment issues for both employees and employers. He has been the Head of Employment Law depart...

Simon Terry

Amersham HP6 6FA

Simon Terry  Amersham

Copyright Solicitor Amersham

28 years of experience

From 350 £ and £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Having started my career in the Commercial Litigation department of one of the larger firms in the City of London I have spent the last 20+ years working both in private practice and in-house, gaining valuable experience of how to best meet the needs of my clients – whether they are multi-national FTSE 250 corporations, ent...

Christian Browne

Leicestershire LE16 7WB

Christian Browne  Leicestershire

Copyright Solicitor Leicestershire

29 years of experience

From 135 £ and 225 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Christian Browne, known as Chris, is a highly experienced lawyer based in Leicestershire with 28 years of legal practice. Specializing in corporate, commercial, and intellectual property law, Chris provides expert legal advice to businesses and individuals. His expertise spans a wide range of practice areas, including merge...

Chris William

London UB4 9AS

Chris William  London

Copyright Solicitor London

From 150 £ and 500 £

Accepts legal aid in Copyright

At a glance : Chris William is a highly regarded litigation and arbitration lawyer based in London, with a strong focus on media, technology, and intellectual property disputes. Fluent in Albanian, English, and Arabic, Chris specializes in intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyright, and defamation. He accepts leg...

Emma Wood-Philips

London W10 5AD

Emma Wood-Philips  London

Copyright Solicitor London

12 years of experience

From 145 £ and 145 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : As an experienced commercial solicitor, having previously worked for 9 years at a highly successful FTSE 100 company in London as Senior Corporate Counsel, I joined Lawbite in 2018 for the opportunity to work with a variety of business clients from inception through to growth and expansion. I relocated to the USA 6 years ag...

Peter Fisher

Guildford GU1 2AB

Peter Fisher  Guildford

Copyright Solicitor Guildford

36 years of experience

From 150 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Peter Fisher is a highly experienced lawyer based in Guildford with over 35 years of practice in the legal field. As the founder of C P Law Associates, established in 2014, he leads a team known for providing personal attention and aggressive representation to clients across the UK. Peter's areas of expertise include intell...

Tad Ostrowski

Woking GU21 6BD

Tad Ostrowski  Woking

Copyright Solicitor Woking

26 years of experience

From 325 £ and 325 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Tad is the founding director of Artington Legal and is a senior corporate and commercial lawyer, qualified in England and Wales. Formerly an associate at US and UK law firms in the City of London, and a General Counsel at Travelport (NYSE) and an AIM-listed company, he has over 15 years of senior-level experience, including...

Charlotte McConnell

Twickenham TW1 4SU

Charlotte McConnell  Twickenham

Copyright Solicitor Twickenham

28 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Charlotte McConnell is a highly experienced solicitor based in Twickenham, specializing in intellectual property and commercial law. Having established McConnell Law in 2007, Charlotte has over 25 years of legal expertise, offering contract and commercial services to a broad spectrum of clients, from small start-ups to larg...

Nick Owen

Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Nick Owen  Cardiff

Copyright Solicitor Cardiff

35 years of experience

From 150 £ and 217 £

Accepts legal aid in Copyright

At a glance : Nick Owen is a seasoned solicitor based in Cardiff with over 34 years of experience in litigation, dispute resolution, and intellectual property law. He does not accept legal aid. Nick has built a distinguished career in civil litigation, covering judicial review, professional negligence, corporate insolvency, and business ...

What does copyright cover in the UK?

  • Literary works: Books, articles, and other written content (including blogs and social media posts).
  • Artistic works: Paintings, drawings, photographs, and digital art.
  • Musical works: Compositions, lyrics, and sound recordings.
  • Software and databases: Code, apps, and compilations of data.
  • Films and broadcasts: TV shows, movies, and online video content.

How can a solicitor help with copyright, and what does it cost?

An intellectual property solicitor can:

  • Advise on ownership and licensing: Clarifying who holds the rights, especially when multiple collaborators are involved.
  • Draft agreements: Preparing copyright licences and assignments to commercialise works without losing control.
  • Handle infringement cases: Gathering evidence, sending cease-and-desist letters, or initiating legal action if someone misuses your work.
  • Defend against claims: Challenging allegations of infringement or negotiating settlements to avoid court.

Costs vary with the complexity of each case and the solicitor’s experience. Many firms charge £150–£400 per hour; however, fixed-fee packages might be available for simpler tasks, such as drafting a licence agreement. An initial consultation—often discounted or free—can help you identify the best strategy, estimate expenses, and protect your creative work more effectively.

5 Solicitors in Intellectual Property (Area of expertise might be Copyright)

We recommend contacting one of the solicitors listed below, as their area of practice is relevant to your enquiry.

Dr. Donald Macfarlane

London EC4V 5EF

Dr. Donald Macfarlane  London

Intellectual Property Solicitor London

23 years of experience

From 400 £ and 500 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Dr. Macfarlane represents all sizes of business covering all their corporate and commercial needs. Whether it is contract reviews or an acquisition of or for your business. As a trusted adviser he brings experience, technical, governance and compliance knowledge and the experience from having worked for international corpor...

Kumar Subramani

London W1C 2DL

Kumar Subramani  London

Intellectual Property Solicitor London

23 years of experience

From 250 £ and 450 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Kumar Subramani is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, fluent in Bengali, English, Greek, Hindi, Malay, Turkish, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. With over 22 years of legal experience, he offers a broad range of services, specializing in family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, intellectual property, litigation,...

SBP Law

SBP Law

London EC4V

SBP Law Avocat London

Intellectual Property Solicitor London

19 Solicitors

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : At SBP Law we pride ourselves on providing our clients with discreet, creative and strategic business advice. Since inception we have represented the interests of corporate and individual clients in fields usually dominated by much larger law firms. Whilst we are known primarily for property, our areas of expertise include ...

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Reina D'Costa

Harrow HA5 1BN

Reina D'Costa  Harrow

Intellectual Property Solicitor Harrow

From 150 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Reina D’costa, the founder of Bizlaw UK, is a savvy, practical and proactive UK Solicitor (dual qualified in the UK and India). She has many years of legal experience and great testimonials. She has a proven track record with multinationals, and start-ups and achievements across new territories and services. Reina has advis...

Shah Ali

London E1 2LX

Shah Ali  London

Intellectual Property Solicitor London

14 years of experience

From 150 £ and 229 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Shah Ali is a highly accomplished solicitor based in London, with 13 years of experience in family law, immigration, intellectual property, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and wills, trusts, and estates. As the founding Senior Partner of Waterstone Solicitors, he has built a reputation for delivering strategic and results-driven ...

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