01737 339 618Intellectual Property & Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitors
Crate Jacobs specialises in helping our clients with a breadth of commercial dispute resolution and intellectual property matters.
How we can help
Intellectual Property
Brand Protection Strategy
We develop structured brand protection strategies, safeguarding trade marks, copyright, designs and confidential information across your business operations.
We manage and monitor national and international trade mark and design portfolios, advising on clearance checks, filing strategy, opposition proceedings and enforcing our clients’ IP rights before the courts.
Copyright Protection
We help clients in the creative industries protect and exploit their copyright. Whether you are an author, freelance photographer, furniture designer, architect or graphic designer we are here to help ensure your contracts protect the commercial value of your hard work, and vigorously pursue those who infringe your copyright.
Commercial Contracts
- Intellectual Property Licences
- Intellectual Property Assignments
- Collaboration Agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Freelancer Agreements
- Website Terms of Use
- End User License Agreements
- Service Agreements
- Privacy Policies and Cookie Policies
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Property Disputes
- Breach of covenant claims
- Building/construction disputes
- Charging orders/orders for sale/third party debt orders
- Dilapidations and repairs
- Valuation Tribunal disputes
- Disputes arising out of contracts for the sale and purchase of land
- Rectification of the register held by HM Land Registry
- Repossession of rental property
- Recovery of rental arrears (both commercial and residential)
- Rights of Way/Easements
- Trespassers
- Boundary disputes
Supply of Goods and Services Disputes/Contractual Matters
- Consumer Rights Act 2015
- Sale of Goods Act 1979
- Supply of Goods & Services Act 1982
- Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002
- Warranty Claims
- Distribution disputes
- Aviation disputes
- General commercial disputes
Debt Recovery
- Bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings
- Debt Collection (personal and commercial)
- Enforcement of Judgments
- Statutory Demands
Commercially Focused Legal Advice
Legal issues rarely exist in isolation. We advise with a clear understanding of the wider commercial implications of how contracts are drafted, how rights are structured and how disputes are resolved.
Daniel provides strategic intellectual property advice to protect and maximise brand value. Amy advises on complex commercial dispute matters ranging from individuals, County Court claims to high-value, multi-party litigation.
Our combined background in contentious and non-contentious matters enables us to advise proactively — helping reduce risk before problems arise, and acting decisively when they do.
Sectors We Advise
We act for clients operating across:
- Fashion
- Technology
- Crypto
- FMCG
- Restaurant
- Leisure
- Aviation
- Construction
- Motor trade
- Care homes
- Landlord and tenant
Our experience across multiple sectors enables us to tailor brand protection strategies to the specific commercial realities of your industry.
About us
Crate Jacobs specialise in helping our clients with a breadth of intellectual property and commercial dispute resolution matters.
The Crate Jacobs journey started in December 2011 when we met as two young paralegals working for a law firm in Dorking. We quickly realised we shared a common goal – to own and run a law firm.
It was as we worked together and studied law at weekends and evenings that we hatched the idea of what would become, Crate Jacobs.
We are lucky enough to have worked at both regional and London law firms, which has provided us with a wide range of skills to achieve our clients’ goals. Client care is at the heart of our practice, providing clear and practical advice, in a way that makes sense.
We have been through some tough times in our lives and continue to juggle the work-life balance that most are faced with, whilst having fun along the way. Amy is a proud mum of identical twins, George and Frederick, and knows all too well how balancing a career and mum life can be difficult (but nonetheless achievable).
Within our own life experiences, untraditional paths to qualification and many years working in law firms, we have come to understand life and law. We get it.
Daniel and Amy – Founding Partners
Our Approach
- Understand you and your business
We take the time to understand your sector and long-term objectives. - Develop a legal strategy
We will advise you how best to proceed with structured, commercially focused plan. - Ongoing legal assistance
We will assist you and your business as your legal requirements develop over time.
Why Crate Jacobs?
- Experience acting for multinationals and start-ups
- Cross-sector knowledge
- Contentious and non-contentious expertise
- Commercially aware dispute resolution and IP background
- Clear, practical advice
Meet the Team
Daniel Crate
Founding Partner
Daniel enjoys helping his clients maximise the value of their intellectual property assets covering copyright, designs, trade marks and confidential information.
Daniel acts on behalf of a mix of clients from large multinationals to start-ups and entrepreneurs operating across a broad range of sectors covering fashion, food and beverages, technology, crypto, FMCG, restaurant and leisure. Daniel particularly likes working closely alongside founders as they juggle the wider demands of their businesses.
Working with clients to develop brand protection strategies, Daniel assists his clients manage and monitor their national and international intellectual property rights, advising on contentious and non-contentious matters (such as licensing), and online brand enforcement.
Prior to co-founding Crate Jacobs, Daniel worked for 4 years at a top Legal 500 London based IP law firm.
Daniel switches off from work with open water swimming, writing, live music and standup comedy (occasionally performing, with varying degrees of success). Daniel also trains for triathlons and marathons, having caught the buzz running the London Marathon aged 18.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law & Practice, Oxford University (2020)
- Admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales (2018)
- LPC MSc (Law, Business & Management) (Distinction), University of Law Guildford (2018)
- Graduate Diploma in Law, University of Law Guildford (2017)
- Chartered Legal Executive, CILEx (2016)
Amy Jacobs (née Archer)
Founding Partner
Amy specialises in dispute resolution, acting for clients in the County Court, to more complex and high-value matters, advising individuals, SMEs and large corporations across a wide range of sectors.
Her work includes contractual disputes; construction disputes; aviation disputes; motor vehicle claims; insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings; supply of goods and services claims; warranty disputes and debt recovery and enforcement of judgments.
Amy also has a broad range of experience in property-related disputes including building and construction claims, lease extensions and enfranchisement, boundary disputes, easements, repossession proceedings and rectification of the HM Land Registry register.
In addition to contentious matters, she advises on commercial contracts including loan agreements; settlement agreements; licences; rental agreements; terms and conditions and goods and services agreements.
Amy’s focus is on building strong client relationships from the outset, maintaining clear communication throughout and delivering structured, commercially sound advice. She also mentors law students from time to time and is approachable for those seeking guidance or an informal meeting about a career in law.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys running, pencil drawing, baking at the weekends and spending lots of time with her twins, George and Frederick and husband, Chris.
Qualifications
- Admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales (2021)
- Legal Practical Course – University of Law (Distinction – 2019)
- LLB (Hons) Law Degree – BPP University London (1st Class – 2018)
Emma Isbill
Senior Legal Secretary
Emma is a Senior Legal Secretary at Crate Jacobs. Having over 30 years’ experience both at silver circle and Surrey based law firms, Emma is an integral part to the operational management at Crate Jacobs. Emma’s breadth of experience helps Daniel and Amy provide timely legal assistance to their clients.
Outside of work Emma can often be found walking her dogs along the beaches of Cornwall, watching her eldest son play sax and keys around the UK or entertaining family and friends.
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