Ollie Simpson

Solicitor, Penningtons Manches Cooper

Ollie is an Associate in the IP, IT & Commercial department, based in London. He assists a broad range of clients on a variety of matters, including commercial agreements, data protection, intellectual property, and advertising and marketing law.

In particular, Ollie assists with drafting and advising on non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements, statements of works, and terms and conditions for the supply of goods and services. He also has experience in advising on privacy policies, cookie policies, and data protection impact assessments, as well as assisting with the protection, management and enforcement of trade marks and other intellectual property rights, both in the UK and internationally.

Ollie has a particular interest in advising clients on their compliance with the advertising regulations in the UK.

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Metatags and keyword advertising

Practice Notes

This Practice Note explores the use of metatags and keyword advertising by website and brand owners. It examines the potential liability of search engines, online marketplaces and advertisers for trade mark infringement through analysis of applicable legislation and case law.

The Company Names Tribunal

Practice Notes

This Practice Note provides an overview of the Company Names Tribunal which was introduced under section 69 of the Companies Act 2006 as a low cost alternative to court action for trade mark infringement and/or passing off. The Company Names Tribunal deals with complaints about a registered company name where it interferes with legitimate rights to use the name held by someone else. This Practice Note explains how to make a complaint to the Companies Name Tribunal and provides an outline of the procedure.