Geoff Steward is a trial lawyer with over twenty-five years’ experience and has long been recognised in Chambers and Legal 500 as a leading individual for IP disputes. He joined Stobbs in 2018 after being a partner and head of the IP group at leading London firm, Macfarlanes.

He has handled IP disputes for some of the leading brands of the world, including Budweiser, Nike, Pernod Ricard and various Formula One teams. His expertise includes disputes relating to trade marks, passing off, copyright, designs (registered and unregistered), database rights, data protection, breach of confidence and anti-trust. As well as undertaking pure IP claims, Geoff has acted on a broad range of contractual disputes relating to brand protection and brand monetisation such as licensing, franchising, manufacturing, supply and distribution. He has acted for clients in industries as diverse as retail, publishing,  television, sports (soccer, cycling, golf and Formula One), food and drink; automotive and aviation.

Favourite food?

Turkish Delight & Red Bull.

Favourite music?

Most things beside mainstream, with particular favorites being Wilco, Nick Cave, Eels, Jason Isbell and any female artists from Nashville.

Favourite book?

The Cemetery of Forgotten Books series by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.

Favourite gadget?

Record Player/Gramaphone.

Favourite film?

Star Wars Episode 1V A New Hope.

Choice of night out?

Attending or playing a gig.

Choice of dress code?

Anything dark blue (or black).

Choice of holiday?

USA national parks.

What sound or noise do you love?

Fender Telecaster.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Author or Musician.

Favourite brand?

Liverpool FC (I don't support them but I do act for them and they have terrific brand values, looking after local fans, former players and employees, with occasional tickets for advisers).