Parisa Ghatey-Fard is an Associate Solicitor at Bird & Bird LLP, admitted as a solicitor in 2019 and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 640606). She holds a current practising certificate and specialises in intellectual property law, advising clients on the protection, enforcement and management of intellectual property rights across a range of commercial sectors.

Her practice encompasses contentious and advisory work for businesses operating in industries where brand identity and creative assets are central to commercial success. She has experience advising both UK and international clients on matters involving intellectual property rights and brand protection.

Services and Features

Parisa Ghatey-Fard advises on disputes involving trade marks, copyright and design rights, together with wider strategies for protecting intellectual property. Her work includes developing brand protection and anti-counterfeiting measures, as well as managing intellectual property portfolios for international businesses and luxury retail brands.

She also provides legal advice on advertising and marketing campaigns across different media platforms, helping clients address intellectual property considerations arising from commercial communications. Her experience extends to proceedings before the High Court, the Intellectual Property and Enterprise Court, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

Alongside her legal practice, she completed a secondment with a FTSE 100 company, providing additional insight into the commercial priorities of in-house legal teams. She holds an LLB in English and European Law together with an LLM in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary University of London, and regularly advises clients with cross-border intellectual property matters.

Location and Access

Parisa Ghatey-Fard is based at 12 New Fetter Lane in Central London. The office is conveniently located within easy reach of the Royal Courts of Justice, legal chambers and the City's commercial district, with good public transport connections serving the surrounding area.