Publications
Simon leads Freeths’ Intellectual Property and Media team. He is a graduate of Chemistry (University of London) and a solicitor of England and Wales, with over 23 years’ experience in the management, protection, and enforcement of clients’ intellectual property rights. Devising and implementing anti-counterfeit strategies and processes are an integral part of the Freeths team offering.
Co-author of the United Kingdom chapter in the Anti-counterfeiting Law Guide , published 15 July 2026 , alongside Fiona Lawson .
Co-author of the United Kingdom chapter in the Anti-counterfeiting Law Guide , published 29 October 2024 , alongside Fiona Lawson .
Co-author of the United Kingdom chapter in the Anti-counterfeiting Law Guide , published 16 June 2022 , alongside Fiona Lawson .
From understanding your sales channels to setting up monitoring services, Freeths experts Simon Barker and Fiona Lawson offer practical brand protection advice to keep your key assets away from fakers
With an eye on the UK market, Freeths’ Simon Barker and Chris Musgrave explain how to make the most of AI in advertising while managing possible IP pitfalls
Freeths partner Simon Barker comments on recent risqué adverts and explains the ASA’s boundaries for proper clearance
With the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games approaching, Freeths experts Simon Barker and Emma Bacon provide a guide to ambush marketing's opportunities and legal constraints