Business Details
23 Years
experience
Commercial Law Solicitors & Intellectual Property Experts in East Kent
Established in 2003, Mike Northern Legal provides specialist legal services in Intellectual Property Protection and Commercial Law. With over 30 years' experience as a solicitor, including roles at Reed Smith and Dechert, I serve businesses across Kent, London, and the South East. My practice focuses on trademark registration, brand protection, and commercial contract advice, combining extensive courtroom experience with pragmatic business solutions.Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, I offer accessible legal expertise to small and medium enterprises, maintaining long-term client relationships built on trust and professional integrity. My services include domain name dispute resolution, advertising compliance, and intellectual property litigation, supported by professional indemnity insurance through Zurich.
Services
Intellectual Property Protection
Commercial Law
Trademark Registration
In-House Legal Advice
Domain Name Dispute
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 30 years' experience in intellectual property and commercial law
- Specialist trademark registration and brand protection expertise
- Trusted legal advisor to businesses across Kent and London
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- Pragmatic business-focused legal solutions
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Zurich
What people say
Trusted relationship
Experienced and knowledgeable
Pragmatic business angle
Reliable and responsive
Starting line up
Services
Intellectual Property Protection
Protecting trademarks, copyrights, and design rights for businesses. Advising on brand protection strategies and infringement prevention. Handling domain name disputes and anti-piracy measures. With extensive courtroom experience, we ensure comprehensive legal safeguards for your intellectual property assets across the UK and internationally.
Commercial Law
Providing expert legal advice on commercial contracts, terms of business, and licensing agreements. Specialising in contract disputes, advertising compliance, and business transactions. Our services cover contract drafting, negotiation support, and dispute resolution for businesses in Kent, London, and the South East.
Trademark Registration
Specialist trademark registration services for UK and international brands. Conducting trademark availability checks, filing applications, and defending against infringement claims. Supporting businesses with complete trademark lifecycle management from initial registration to enforcement of registered rights.
In-House Legal Advice
Offering ongoing commercial legal support for SMEs. Providing accessible legal expertise on contract matters, business disputes, and compliance issues. Building long-term relationships to understand client needs and deliver cost-effective legal solutions with transparent pricing.
Domain Name Dispute
Resolving domain name disputes and protecting online brand identities. Advising on cybersquatting issues, trademark conflicts, and domain registration disputes. Providing legal representation for domain name recovery and enforcement of intellectual property rights in digital environments.
People
Mike Northern
Principal Solicitor
Principal Solicitor with 30+ years' experience in intellectual property and commercial law. Admitted in 1996, established practice in 2003. Formerly at Reed Smith and Dechert, now providing specialist legal services to SMEs across Kent and London.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve businesses across Kent, London, and the South East from our East Kent base.
How can you protect my intellectual property?
We offer trademark registration, brand protection strategies, and legal action against infringement claims.
What commercial law services do you provide?
We specialise in business contracts, licensing agreements, contract disputes, and advertising compliance advice.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 383569.
