Andrew Lykiardopoulos' practice covers all areas of intellectual property and his cases often include international and multi-jurisdictional issues.

Chambers & Partners 2007 describe Andrew as "impressive and sensible" and say he can "master technology and skilfully give a concise explanation of events to clients in simple terms". It reports that when in Court "he gets the bit between his teeth and is able to do what is needed to argue his point effectively".

In the patent field Andrew has acted in a number of high profile disputes such as the olanzapine litigation (selection inventions Dr Reddy's v. Eli Lilly), breathable shoes (Gore v. Geox), the Blackberry litigation (RIM v Inpro), the BOTOX litigation (Merz v. Allergan), the laminate flooring litigation (Unilin v. B&Q), diaper litigation (Kimberly Clark v. Procter & Gamble) and in a number of disputes in the pharmaceutical field (such as olanzapine, calcipotriol, cetuximab, cyclosporin, perindopril, citalopram and clarithromycin).

Clients include: Novartis, Servier, Leo Pharma, Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Sandoz, Lagap, Dr Reddy's, Merz Pharma, Inpro, Aerotel, Gore, GE Healthcare, Evysio, Unilin Flooring, Baker Hughes, Strix, Kimberly-Clark.

In the field of trade marks, he has considerable experience in advising clients in brand disputes, anti-counterfeiting actions and parallel importation disputes, including Bolton Pharmaceuticals v. Swinghope & Others and most recently in the litigation concerning kitchen mixer shape marks, Whirlpool (KitchenAid) v. Kenwood.

Clients include: Kenwood, Cadbury Schweppes, Gillette, Bolton, Accurist, Dial-a-Flight.

In other areas of IP law, Andrew has acted for Credit Suisse (software confidential information), Bloomsbury & JK Rowling (Harry Potter), Endemol v. Channel 5 (format rights for Big Brother), Clinton Cards (confidential information), Turfmech Machinery (Design right and Registered design).

Andrew obtained a first class degree from Bristol University. He qualified first as a solicitor and practised as a solicitor from 1994-2000. From 2000-2004, he was a partner at specialist IP firm Bristows where he headed the firm's advocacy group and practised as a solicitor advocate. Andrew joined chambers and was called to the bar in 2004.

Andrew's background as a solicitor gives him a particular understanding of both sides of the profession.