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Brian Levine

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As Associate Director and Head of Media, Entertainment and Intellectual Property at Battens, Brian advises on the law around the creation, exploitation and protection of brands and content, representing a wide range of clients from independent producers to global media companies. He works in our Bath office and divides his time between Corporate and Business, Media & Entertainment and Intellectual Property Law. During the past 20 years, Brian has developed a wealth of experience as a specialist in media law and IP. Graduating with an MA (Hons) in Law from Downing College, Cambridge, he qualified with the global law firm Hogan Lovells in London in 1993, before joining Battens in 2015 at the same time as moving to the South West. Brian has been the Legal Expert on Audio-Visual Matters for the EU at all major film and TV markets, (including MIPTV, MIPCOM and EFM) giving him a unique insight into how the worldwide media industry works. He advises a wide range of clients, from the award-winning Bristol-based producer Mallinson Sadler Productions on the legal aspects of multi series prime time documentaries to the French photographer Michael Haddi in protecting and promoting his portfolio of images. Brian has been involved in financing, production and advisory work on major TV series and films. He has dealt with many world-renowned brands in intellectual property matters and has advised numerous business owners on corporate activity ranging from acquisitions, disposals, financing and restructuring. Brian also handles the full spectrum of company commercial work across all industry sectors, including sales and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder and director matters and all commercial agreements, including terms and conditions and privacy policies. Brian specialises in: Option/development agreements and revenue-sharing and media finance agreements, Trademarks and designs - advice, registration and disputes, and Distribution and royalty deals and production contracts Regularly featured in the Legal 500, Brian is described as having “extensive experience in distribution agreements” and as leading a department which has a “strong pedigree in media and entertainment”.

Battens Solicitors Limited Battens Solicitors Limited

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 158844

  • Based in Bath, Avon

  • Licensed for 33 years

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Battens Solicitors Limited Battens Solicitors Limited

As Associate Director and Head of Media, Entertainment and Intellectual Property at Battens, Brian advises on the law around the creation, exploitation and protection of brands and content, representing a wide range of clients from independent producers to global media companies. He works in our Bath office and divides his time between Corporate and Business, Media & Entertainment and Intellectual Property Law. During the past 20 years, Brian has developed a wealth of experience as a specialist in media law and IP. Graduating with an MA (Hons) in Law from Downing College, Cambridge, he qualified with the global law firm Hogan Lovells in London in 1993, before joining Battens in 2015 at the same time as moving to the South West. Brian has been the Legal Expert on Audio-Visual Matters for the EU at all major film and TV markets, (including MIPTV, MIPCOM and EFM) giving him a unique insight into how the worldwide media industry works. He advises a wide range of clients, from the award-winning Bristol-based producer Mallinson Sadler Productions on the legal aspects of multi series prime time documentaries to the French photographer Michael Haddi in protecting and promoting his portfolio of images. Brian has been involved in financing, production and advisory work on major TV series and films. He has dealt with many world-renowned brands in intellectual property matters and has advised numerous business owners on corporate activity ranging from acquisitions, disposals, financing and restructuring. Brian also handles the full spectrum of company commercial work across all industry sectors, including sales and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder and director matters and all commercial agreements, including terms and conditions and privacy policies. Brian specialises in: Option/development agreements and revenue-sharing and media finance agreements, Trademarks and designs - advice, registration and disputes, and Distribution and royalty deals and production contracts Regularly featured in the Legal 500, Brian is described as having “extensive experience in distribution agreements” and as leading a department which has a “strong pedigree in media and entertainment”.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 158844

  • Based in Bath, Avon

  • Licensed for 33 years

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  • Battens Solicitors Limited

    Consultant

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • German

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0193 584 6258
brian.levine@battens.co.uk
https://www.battens.co.uk/people/brian-levine

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00 (Open)
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

First Floor, 7 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2PH

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    I cannot recommend Battens Solicitors highly enough, and in particular Brian Levine. As a small business owner, finding myself dealing with a complicated trade mark issue involving a company in the USA was both daunting and potentially extremely costly. Brian was exceptional throughout the entire process. His knowledge and expertise in trade mark law were immediately reassuring, but just as importantly, he took the time to really understand my business, the situation I was facing and what I was trying to achieve. His advice was clear, pragmatic and always focused on finding the best possible outcome without allowing costs to spiral unnecessarily. Thanks to Brian's guidance and handling of the matter, I was able to avoid what could have been very substantial legal costs while still successfully retaining the trade mark I had originally applied for — an outcome I was absolutely delighted with. It is rare to find someone who combines such a high level of expertise with a genuinely practical understanding of the pressures faced by a small business. I felt extremely well supported and in very capable hands throughout. A huge thank you to Brian and the team at Battens. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them.

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    Thank you for your review and positive comments about Brian from our Trade Marks and Intellectual Property team based in our Yeovil office. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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    Great Company

    I had the pleasure of having Brian look after my case. He was extremely professional and had a very good understanding of what the requirements we had. He came back to me in a timely fashion and was able to put our minds at ease. I would fully recommend Battens Solicitors and Brian. Thank you for all your help.

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    Thank you for your review and positive comments about Brian from our Corporate and Business Law team based in our Bath office. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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    Oustanding service

    Great service, fast prompt feedback and subject matter knowledge.I will bd using Brian again.

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    Thank you for your review and positive comments about Brian from our Corporate and Business Law team. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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    Superb service from Battens once again..

    Battens supported us with a recent business acquisition. Brian Levine was extremely professional, efficient and very responsive. This enabled us to get the deal done at the required speed, whilst being very thorough with the advice we received. I would certainly recommend Battens and will continue to use their services in future.

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    Thank you for your review and positive comments about Brian from our Corporate and Business team. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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    Honest, clear and realistic advice!

    Brian helped us deal with a number of commercial matters that were incredibly complicated in nature and involved dealing with frustrating other parties. Brian's advice was always pragmatic and outcome focussed, taking into account multiple concurrent issues to achieve the best result. Would highly recommend.

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    Thank you for your review and positive comments about Brian from our Corporate and Business Law team. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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