Simon Barker

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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.

Publications

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 .

Contributed Articles

Protecting the precious: 10 tips to protect your brand from fakes

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

31 Oct 2024

AI in advertising for luxury brands: the risks and rewards

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

23 Jul 2024

Indecent advertising in fashion: Boohoo, Balenciaga and Pretty Little Thing

Freeths partner Simon Barker comments on recent risqué adverts and explains the ASA’s boundaries for proper clearance

7 Dec 2022

Ambush marketing: create a buzz without getting stung

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

15 Jul 2022