Ben Milloy

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I am an intellectual property, data and contract lawyer with a focus on protecting and exploiting rights in brands, technology and creative works.

Intangible assets are increasingly where the value in any business lies, and I specialise in helping my clients to sharpen their competitive edge.

Where personal data is at play, I provide realistic and digestible advice to navigate compliance and regulatory headwinds.

I work across a range of IP and data-rich industries including technology, publishing, art, real estate, manufacturing, finance, advertising, fashion and beauty.

My work encompasses both contentious and non-contentious issues, and I hugely value the insight that this rounded practice brings to the advice I give to clients. I regularly act in proceedings before intellectual property offices, tribunals and courts in the UK. Working with local lawyers, I also oversee cases in territories such as the EU, US, Canada, the Middle East and Australia.

Legal and commercial issues can be complex and uncertain. I always want to simplify those complexities and, using my understanding of my client’s businesses, personalities and motivations, present solutions that guide their decision-making.

When I’m not working, I am largely operating as a climbing frame for my young children, or exploring music, food and wines.

Contact Ben

Advising Penguin Random House on IP, data and commercial issues in connection with its acquisition of food and lifestyle publisher, Hardie Grant.
Advising real estate fund Yoo Capital in connection with technology and sponsorship projects relating to the Camden Film Quarter.
Acting in a dispute against Instagram/Meta before the UKIPO and High Court relating to the registration and use of an Insta- mark.
Acting for a well-known art dealer in connection with a worldwide agency and representation agreement.
Acting for the Californian luxury brand AMIRI in connection with the resolution of trade mark disputes in the UK and EU.
Managing Headspace’s portfolio of trade marks outside the US, helping them to get protected in countries of interest, and resolving potential disputes with infringers in a quick and pragmatic way.
Advising beauty product importer and distributor Glorious Brands on its exclusive distribution arrangements in the UK (including for PUR and Trilogy brands).