Jim Dennis

Partner

Jim’s practice covers all areas of intellectual property. Jim has particular expertise in handling disputes which involve trade marks, passing off, designs and copyright.

Although Jim has successfully fought many cases in the High Court, Court of Appeal and IPEC, he is also commercially highly aware and will always seek to resolve disputes so as to achieve each client’s real-world business objectives.

Jim is also highly experienced in advising clients on brand development, protection and enforcement, and is a trusted advisor to many corporate and individual clients in connection with their domestic and international trade mark portfolios. Jim is also experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements involving IP rights, such as licences, assignments and image rights deals.

Jim is recognised as a leader in the field of brand protection and for many years his practice has been recommended in the Chambers Directory and Legal 500.

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High standards, good, transparent communication between team members, excellent understanding of the issues, plus a can-do attitude. Part of the firm’s culture is an awareness of cost, and the farming out of work to the most reasonably-priced resource.
Legal 500
Our company has benefited from Simkins' erudite advice and support whilst establishing itself.
Melton Court RTM Company Ltd
They take a sensible pragmatic approach to a contentious situation. Their legal analysis of the issue is good and they provide a number of options to me as the client as to how to move forward.
Legal 500
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Jim Dennis is very responsive indeed, his advice is always pinpoint precise, showing that he has very great breadth of experience and academic depth. He achieves the rarely encountered balance of a practical, business-minded approach on the one hand and a deep understanding of the legal issues at stake.
Legal 500
Jim Dennis is outstanding, providing very helpful advice and he is highly efficient in achieving the goals of the clients.
Legal 500
Jim Dennis provides clear, concise and expert commercial advice on time and without surprise as to cost.
Legal 500
Every lawyer I have worked with has been friendly, approachable and willing to listen.
Chambers & Partners
High standards, good division of practices. In addition to the firm’s specialities, it acts as a “one-stop shop” where sensible so that the client can simply pick up the phone and get things done.
Legal 500
Simkins are knowledgeable, commercial, always responsive and willing to go above and beyond to help.
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