Ben Hitchens is a London-based Partner and intellectual property disputes lawyer. He works with clients principally in the fields of tech, luxury goods and social media within a digital/online context. Much of his work is focused on addressing infringements of clients’ brands, designs and creative works (including software), and he strategically advises clients to proactively secure IP protection and minimize the risk of future conflict. He works regularly with startups, helping them overcome potential conflicts cost-effectively and practically, mindful of the financial pressures at the start of their life cycles.

Ben’s practice covers all aspects of intellectual property law, with a particular focus on trade mark and copyright disputes.  He is experienced in managing multi-jurisdictional IP disputes on behalf of some of the world’s best-known brands and has counselled clients in actions before the English High Court and Court of Appeal, as well as the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Ben is a recommended lawyer in the IP category of The Legal 500. In 2020, 2021 and 2022, he was recognised in World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 for enforcement and litigation, which describes him as “unflappable”, “pragmatic, concise and commercial” and an “outstanding lawyer and IP specialist” who is “extraordinarily talented and if he’s not already a superstar, he’s going to be one”.

Ben is a trustee of the Rafiki Thabo Foundation, a charity which supports students in Kenya, Uganda and Lesotho through secondary and tertiary education.  Ben is also a guest lecturer on the University of Chicago Booth School of Business’ Executive MBA program.