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We're looking to hire a solicitor regarding a legal claim which relates to copyright, we don't have a limit on which we're willing to pay. Just wondering if anybody knows of any good companies which are frequently in contact with their clients.

As I said, we don't have a limit, so feel free to PM us.

As I stated, it's regarding a company using our copyright image.

Thank you,

James.
 

Free Lance

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If £3,000 to get a (detailed) letter sent and a £20,000 - £30,000 bill at the end of if it is settled out of court (and £50k - £100k min if you go to court) then I suggest any of the leading IP firms.

Use the Chamber and Partners guide to the legal profession (link to the London IP firms: (lhttp://www.chambersandpartners.com/UK/Editorial/34593 ) and find a firm that you think fits. Shop around, get different quotes. Make sure they specialise in contentious matters.

You might see references to soft and hard IP. Copyright is 'soft' IP. You don't want firms that specialise in hard IP alone as that is principally patent-related.

If your budget is not as generous as you thought, find a smaller niche practice (again you can find one in Chambers & Partners) or try some barrister's chambers who might take direct instructions. I have used a junior - mid-level barrister on IP litigation twice and she charges about £150/hr (which is low for a specialist - the larger law firms will charge you £350 to £500/hr). PM me if youl would like her details.

Unless your claim is massive then I suggest you go to a smaller niche firm where you are more likely to deal with a senior lawyer. If you go to a mega-firm then you will be competing for attention with clients such as the large telecoms companies, TV and film studios etc. You might meet a partner at your first meeting but your matter will be dealt with by the most junior of junior lawyers.

Good luck
 
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If £3,000 to get a (detailed) letter sent and a £20,000 - £30,000 bill at the end of if it is settled out of court (and £50k - £100k min if you go to court) then I suggest any of the leading IP firms.

Use the Chamber and Partners guide to the legal profession (link to the London IP firms: (lhttp://www.chambersandpartners.com/UK/Editorial/34593 ) and find a firm that you think fits. Shop around, get different quotes. Make sure they specialise in contentious matters.

You might see references to soft and hard IP. Copyright is 'soft' IP. You don't want firms that specialise in hard IP alone as that is principally patent-related.

If your budget is not as generous as you thought, find a smaller niche practice (again you can find one in Chambers & Partners) or try some barrister's chambers who might take direct instructions. I have used a junior - mid-level barrister on IP litigation twice and she charges about £150/hr (which is low for a specialist - the larger law firms will charge you £350 to £500/hr). PM me if youl would like her details.

Unless your claim is massive then I suggest you go to a smaller niche firm where you are more likely to deal with a senior lawyer. If you go to a mega-firm then you will be competing for attention with clients such as the large telecoms companies, TV and film studios etc. You might meet a partner at your first meeting but your matter will be dealt with by the most junior of junior lawyers.

Good luck

£3000 for a letter LOL WHAT!?!

I recommend a search on the law society http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law

A lot of solicitors offer a free hour consult
 
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Free Lance

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If you are going to a high street firm looking for a free hours' consultation you won't get an IP specialist.

The £3,000 guestimate was where there is a complicated(ish) dispute and the lawyer whose working on it is charging near the £500/hr mark working for a specialist firm. The OP said money was no object.

I'm sure you could get a more reasonably priced solicitor to send a letter for about £500-£600.
 
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without going to a solicitor - have you tried contacting the other offending party to sort this out before going this route?

It's a good point - appologies if it's obvious..

Once solicitors become you are creating a win/lose scenario, wheras there might be a comromise where neither party loses.

Mediation is always a good idea..
 
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We act for The National Association of Press Agents ( NAPA) and have successfully obtained payment on a number of copyright infringement cases. Law Hound wins a famous payout for a client here. Certainly there is no reason for every case to be settled in court, most, in fact the majority, are dealt with in a matter of weeks after the first letter is sent.
 
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