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Warning: Trademark correspondence misusing the name of Adam John Bryce claiming to be from 'Adam Bryce Legal'

11 December 2025

Correspondence regarding a supposed trademark application has been sent, misusing the name of Adam John Bryce claiming to be from 'Adam Bryce Legal'.

What is the scam?

Correspondence has been sent claiming to be from Adam John Bryce, IP Solicitor of 'Adam Bryce Legal'.

The correspondence advises the recipient that the author is assisting a third party with a trademark application for a brand name used by the recipient. The correspondence invites the recipient to secure trademark registration of the company name and offers to assist with this process.

The correspondence seen by the SRA misuses the name and SRA number of a genuine non-practising solicitor (see below) and was sent from the email address 'adam.bryce@adambrycelegal.com'. The correspondence also included the website address of 'adambrycelegal.com'.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a firm of solicitors called 'Adam Bryce Legal'.

Any business or transaction through the above email address, or website is not undertaken by a firm or solicitor authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA regulates a non-practising solicitor called Adam John Bryce whose SRA number is: 440243.

Adam John Bryce has confirmed that he has no connection to the correspondence referred to in the above alert.

What should I do?

When a firm's or individual's identity has been copied exactly (or cloned), due diligence is necessary. If you receive correspondence claiming to be from the above firm(s) or individual(s), or information of a similar nature to that described, you should conduct your own due diligence by checking the authenticity of the correspondence by contacting the law firm directly by reliable and established means. You can contact the SRA to find out if individuals or firms are regulated and authorised by the SRA and verify an individual's or firm's practising details. Other verification methods, such as checking public records (e.g. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.