Intellectual property lawyers in Belfast

We combine the technical insight of patent attorneys with the strategic mindset of IP litigators to deliver a seamless, end-to-end patent service.

Our team includes scientists and engineers with deep sector knowledge, enabling us to craft patent strategies that align with your commercial goals. From invention capture and competitor analysis to drafting, prosecution, and post-grant proceedings, we help you secure high-quality patents that stand up to scrutiny across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

We’re experienced in navigating the UK and European Patent Offices and are qualified to represent clients before the Unified Patent Court. Whether you're protecting a breakthrough technology or building a long-term IP portfolio, we’ll help you maximise the value of your innovation.

Our trade mark team blends the expertise of UK and EU attorneys, solicitors and a dedicated formalities unit to deliver seamless brand protection and enforcement. From our Belfast office, we support clients at every stage, from the inception of an idea to global roll out and commercialisation.

We protect every aspect of your brand identity, including word marks, logos, slogans and non-traditional trade marks such as shapes and colours. Our team is experienced in managing complex portfolios and navigating the nuances of both UK and EU systems.

At Lewis Silkin, we’ve spent decades advising some of the most innovative names in the creative, digital, and technology sectors. We understand that effective copyright protection is not just a legal necessity, but a cornerstone of your commercial success.

From our office in Belfast, we offer expertise in navigating the constantly evolving copyright landscape. Technological disruption - ranging from traditional media to streaming platforms, generative AI, virtual influencers, and the metaverse - continues to reshape how content is created, shared, and monetised. Our team brings together legal expertise and industry insight to help you stay ahead.

Trade marks and domain names are two sides of the same coin when it comes to protecting your brand. Our Belfast-based IP team offers end-to-end support to help you safeguard your identity both online and offline.

We provide strategic advice and practical solutions for managing, monitoring and enforcing your rights across multiple jurisdictions. Whether you're launching a new brand, expanding into new markets or facing online infringement, we’re here to help.

Your designs deserve the strongest possible protection. Whether you're working in fashion, product design, packaging, graphics or another industry, our IP team has the experience and insight to help you secure and enforce your rights.

We advise clients across a wide range of industries in Northern Ireland - including textiles, consumer goods, aerospace, and advanced engineering - on protecting their designs in the UK and internationally. Our approach is strategic, commercial and always tailored to your business goals.