Timothy Watkins is an experienced lawyer in RPC's IP & Tech team, specialising in IP and technology disputes for IP-rich businesses and brand-focused organisations across the retail, media, e-commerce, technology, film & TV, interactive entertainment, and fashion sectors, advising a diverse client base including corporates, emerging companies, investors, and high-net-worth individuals.

His practice is primarily contentious, encompassing the full spectrum of IP disputes trade marks, designs, copyrights, database rights, and confidential information - alongside general commercial, contract, corporate, and data litigation, with particular expertise in complex cross-border litigation strategies and the coordination of multi-jurisdictional proceedings. Beyond contentious work, Tim advises on the IP aspects of M&A, investments, and commercial transactions, providing IP and commercial contract due diligence support and advising on the commercialisation of IP rights and brands more broadly. He also brings considerable experience in complex settlement negotiations that frequently incorporate a commercial deal element, drawing on both his contentious and non-contentious specialisms to provide clients with integrated, strategic advice across a truly international practice.