Appleyard Lees is a full-service intellectual property law firm with over seventy IP attorneys and specialist IP solicitors. We can manage the entire lifecycle of an intellectual property asset, including strategy, prosecution, disputes and litigation. Our people are some the best and brightest, with technical specialisms spanning all relevant scientific sectors and industries. We are trusted advisers to some of the world’s most exciting, global innovators.

What sets us apart?

Not too big, not too small: We believe Appleyard Lees is the perfect fit for any sized business, at any stage of development. We are large enough to offer a full range of IP services, yet small enough to offer a personal service, and to be agile in our service delivery.

We listen: We understand that to serve clients best, we first must understand their business, goals and requirements. We listen, then advise.

Efficient teams with broad technical ability: Our professionals have deep, broad experience in all relevant scientific areas. Our teams are structured to be efficient and collaborative, and to utilise paralegal and support staff where appropriate.

Data-driven: Our services and strategies are data-driven. We use a number of intelligence tools to understand the markets in which our clients operate, and the IP and industry trends shaping their business.