With particular strength pertaining to trade marks, Ashfords LLP advises on the full gamut of IP concerns, ranging from copyright infringement to patent litigation and transactional matters. Carl Steele heads up the practice and has longstanding experience with clients stemming from the retail sector, particularly those trading in luxury goods. Praised for her ‘excellent and knowledgeable service’, Clare Jackman complements her trade mark expertise with an active copyright and transactional practice. Daniel Cahill handles brand protection and portfolio management matters for a client portfolio comprising both domestic and international companies.
Intellectual property in South West
Ashfords LLP
Praxisleiter:
Carl Steele
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Daniel Cahill; Clare Jackman
Referenzen
‘I find Ashfords as a firm to be totally approachable, friendly, customer orientated, pragmatic, and always available to help.’
‘Every one of Ashfords’ lawyers have an excellent attitude, unstinting customer care ethos, a genuine desire to help, always sensible and pragmatic.’
‘Carl Steele is responsive and tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.’
Kernmandanten
Fontaine Limited (owner of CREED Fragrances)
The Roald Dahl Story Company Limited
JW Anderson Limited
Aardman Animations Limited
Post Office Limited
What3words
Intact Financial Corporation (via Blake, Cassells & Graydon LLP – a Canadian law firm)
Majestic Wine
People Group Services Limited
Naked Wines plc
Learnd Limited
Convergence Credit Limited
Redriff Agency
Woof Wear Limited
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- Acting for the Roald Dahl Story Company Limited in connection with a variety of matters including conducting trade mark clearance searches and filing and registering various trade marks globally.
- Acting for Fontaine Limited on ongoing strategy to protect the client’s brands of their key fragrances, as well as providing clearance searches of new brands to align with the client’s marketing campaigns and thereafter filing and prosecuting various trade mark applications.
- Continue to act for Woof Wear Limited as defendant in court proceedings for copyright infringement of various articles of equine goods.
Burges Salmon LLP
At Burges Salmon LLP, clients profit from a broad IP offering that includes the protection and enforcement of IP rights as well as transactional work and licensing arrangements. This makes the practice a popular choice for global businesses looking to build and protect brands on both domestic and international level. Practice lead Jeremy Dickerson also heads up the firm’s sports practice and handles both transactional and litigious IP work. Helen Scott-Lawler excels at non-contentious matters, especially pertaining to the retail, sport, and food and drink sectors, while Emily Roberts focuses on the protection and enforcement of IP rights.
Praxisleiter:
Jeremy Dickerson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Emily Roberts; Helen Scott-Lawler; Amy Salter; Harry Jewson
Referenzen
‘Really fantastic client service, excellent litigators, thorough, responsive, on the ball with all current developments.’
‘Jeremy Dickerson is an excellent strategist, fantastic team leader, encyclopedic knowledge of the law and the market.’
‘Harry Jewson is hard working, fantastic interpersonal skills, good communicator.’
Kernmandanten
Ordnance Survey
Virgin Group
BBC and BBC Studios Ltd
Tesla
Discovery, Inc. (Discovery Channel and Eurosport)
Starbucks Corporation
Victoria’s Secret/PINK
Bath & Body Works LLC
Aritzia
Harrods
Funko
Montane
Harbour Energy PLC
UK Hydrographic Office
Brooks Sports
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- Obtaining summary judgment for a licensor of global data in relation to a complex licensing, copyright and database right claim.
- Advising the UK subsidiary of Brooks Sports in High Court trade mark infringement proceedings issued against it by Puma.
- Acting as trade mark counsel to a number of major US brands including Starbucks, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, and Discovery, advising on clearance, portfolio management, and enforcement.
Osborne Clarke LLP
Praised for its ‘practical and commercial approach’, Osborne Clarke LLP‘s Bristol-based IP group works closely together with the firm’s London office to support clients across the full spectrum of their intellectual property needs. Digital business and technology, defence, food and drink as well as built environment are the key sectors for the practice, whose advisory portfolio includes strategic IP advice alongside disputes and licensing. Will Robertson, who combines expertise in IP with extensive experience relating to IT, took over as practice head following the retirement of Clare Robinson. Trade secrets and trade marks are focus areas for Becky Crawford, while Ellie Downey regularly assists clients with IP-related disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Will Robertson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ellie Downey; Douglas Peden; Becky Crawford; Tom Harding
Referenzen
‘Pragmatic, very “non-lawyer” friendly i.e. helping non-legal teams understand IP issues and risks, keen to understand the business so that legal advice is appropriately contextualised.’
‘Sector knowledge and experience together with a practical and commercial approach.’
‘Ellie Downey is highly responsive and provides excellent advice.’
Kernmandanten
Hauschild GmbH & Co. KG
XP Power
Brompton Technologies Limited and group companies
A-Gas (Orb) Limited
Cookpad
Bnkbl Ltd
Wild-Arbor
Danone Holdings UK
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- Assisted Hauschild GmbH & Co. KG to assert its trade mark rights and other rights against a former commercial partner (now a competitor).
- Continue to act for XP Power in relation to the protection and enforcement of its trade marks, being responsible for management of XP Power’s global trade mark portfolio.
- Continue to advise Brompton Technologies Limited and other group companies on various global IP issues, including carrying out clearance searches, advising on and filing new trade mark applications, handling trade mark renewals and portfolio management administration and advising on trade mark enforcement action.
Michelmores LLP
Michelmores LLP‘s advisory offering in the IP space extends to both established multinational businesses as well as innovative start-ups, with a focus on the food and drink and consumer brand sectors. David Thompson heads up the team and leverages his extensive commercial experience to assist clients with a broad range of matters, ranging from IP contracts to brand protection. Charles Courtenay is noted for his cross-border expertise relating to disputes, including telecoms patent litigation. On associate level, Philippa Collison is particularly active advising consumer brands on various IP issues.
Praxisleiter:
David Thompson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Charles Courtenay; Tom Torkar; Philippa Collison
Kernmandanten
Daily Mail and General Trust plc
Freshways
Landmark Information Group Limited
Limitless Technology Group Limited
Deko (formerly Pay4Later Limited)
Natural Capital Research Limited
Sycurio Limited
Wildanet Limited
Forestry Commission
Oddbox Delivery Ltd
Holland & Barrett
Centek Limited
Emma Bridgewater Limited
Kit Heath Limited
Met Office
Ballys, Corp
STAXY
Riverford Organic
The Trustees of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew (Kew Gardens)
Intelsat Global Sales & Marketing Ltd
Daily Mail and General Trust plc
Freshways
Landmark Information Group Limited
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- Advising Sycurio in relation to a multi-jurisdictional patent enforcement project against a key competitor – with claims issued in both the High Court and in the US.
- Advising global casino operator Ballys Corp on game content acquisition for the full range of its global online gaming sites and native applications.
BPE Solicitors LLP
With a full-service IP offering, BPE Solicitors LLP fields a diverse client portfolio that includes large multinationals with a global IP portfolio. The firm's strengths span copyright, designs, trade marks, and patents, all of which the group handles on a contentious and non-contentious basis. Litigation in the IP space is the focus of practice head Riyaz Jariwalla, whose experience includes trade mark infringements and domain name recovery.
Praxisleiter:
Riyaz Jariwalla
Kernmandanten
SOHO Coffee
Open Data Institute
Weird Fish
Probolt Fasteners
Gloucester Rugby
Neptune Rum
Pure Gym
Agria Pet Insurance
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Foot Anstey
Foot Anstey’s South West practice operates from Exeter and Southampton, focusing on both disputes and strategic IP matters. The team handles trade marks, copyright and design in addition to advising on ancillary commercial IP issues. Peter Singfield specialises in supporting media clients with their intellectual property needs. IP licensing lies at the centre of Hannah Batten‘s advisory practice. Ben Travers joined from Knights plc in September 2024.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Natalie Monaghan; Peter Singfield; Ashley Avery; Hannah Batten; Annalisa Checchi; Ben Travers
Referenzen
‘The client customer service at Foot Anstey is five star, they have built a perfect relationship with me, they share their knowledge and concerns in a way I can easily understand as a non-legal professional.’
‘The IP team at Foot Anstey are very experienced at managing IP litigation. They show great client dedication and have a great team dynamic. The team is knowledgeable, practical and have excellent commercial instincts.’
‘Natalie Monaghan is a very good litigator with a wonderful eye for detail and she is very dedicated to her clients. ’
Kernmandanten
Wise Payments Limited
111 Skin Ltd
Mancunia Music Ltd
Sconnect Vietnam Investment Technology & Services Company ltd
Moonpig.com Limited
Charlie Bears Limited
Fellten Ltd
OXCCU Tech Ltd
International Literary Properties LLC
Integrity360 (Project Orbit)
Equidry Limited
Sixes Social Cricket
GSF Car Parts Limited
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- Managing Wise Payments Limited’s trade mark portfolio and litigation work around the world and are currently representing them in a trade mark infringement and passing off claim before IPEC.
- Representing Sconnect Vietnam Investment Technology & Services Company Ltd in a copyright dispute in connection with a claim brought against them by Entertainment One UK Limited and Astley Baker Davies Limited.
- Advised Literary Properties LLC on the acquisition of a majority share of the IP rights in the literary estate of well-known Finnish author Arto Paasilinna.
Humphreys & Co.
Humphreys & Co. fields longstanding experience in trade marks, copyright, and designs, where the firm is active in sectors such as electronics, finance, and retail. The practice is led by Robert Humphreys, who is also admitted to practice in Ireland and at the Brussels Bar. Tristan Morse, hailed as a 'professional solicitor with the right level of assertiveness', specialises in trade mark, design, and copyright work on a dispute and advisory level, and counts both domestic and international companies amongst his clients. Ruth Annand is another key contact in the firm's IP group and particularly active in regard to trade marks.
Praxisleiter:
Robert Humphreys
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ruth Annand; Tristan Morse
Referenzen
‘The team is very close to their clients and value direct communication. By fostering this type of communication, the team ensures that they fully understand their clients’ needs and can provide tailored legal solutions.’
‘I worked on a trade mark case with Tristan Morse. He was very competent and helpful with my work.’
‘Humphreys & Co’s intellectual property team goes above and beyond to secure and protect their clients’ creative assets. I had the pleasure of working directly with Tristan Morse on a complex trade mark dispute. Tristan’s deep understanding of IP law, strategic approach, and clear communication were invaluable throughout the process. I’d recommend Humphreys & Co to anyone seeking expert, client-centered representation in the world of intellectual property.’
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Thrings LLP
Thrings LLP offers comprehensive intellectual property services to a diverse clientele from SMEs to multinationals, encompassing global IP portfolio management as well as enforcement and prosecution. For its cross-border matters, the firm leverages its extensive network to work alongside other law firms on international IP transactions and disputes. Megan Jefferies heads the practice, excelling in contentious IP matters alongside issues around brand and data protection.
Praxisleiter:
Megan Jefferies
Referenzen
‘Thrings are practical and strategic in their advice, and super responsive to client needs.’
‘The quality of their advice, level of understanding, and excellent communication make them a pleasure to deal with.’
‘I have always felt when I am calling Thrings that we will quickly pick up where we last left off and I value this tremendously.’
Kernmandanten
Miller Harris Fragrances Limited
TrueSpeed Communications Limited
Procurri Europe Limited
Kenro Limited
AB Dynamics Plc
Wildanet Limited
Queensberry Promotions Limited
Lovehoney Group Limited
GS Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Limited
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- Carried out both contentious and non-contentious IP work for Queensberry Promotions Limited, firming up the business’ brand protection, advising on sponsorship arrangements with third parties and branding agreements with boxing venues as well as managing, expanding and prosecuting QPL’s global trade mark portfolio.
- Managing Miller Harris Fragrances Limited’s global portfolio of trade marks, including further strategic expansion and the defence of opposition proceedings overseas.
- Advised a London and New York based provider of leadership and development programs in relation to its brand protection, registered a raft of figurative and word marks to secure its branding in the UK and are currently advising on expansion of protection overseas.
Stephens Scown LLP
The ‘very knowledgeable and commercially minded’ IP team at Stephens Scown LLP stands out for its strengths surrounding trade marks and designs, where it handles both domestic and international filings as well as litigation matters before trade mark registries and courts. The group’s advisory offering is further complemented through its commercial expertise in relation to IP issues, and sector specialisms in influencer marketing alongside food and drink. Thomas Chartres-Moore is praised for his ‘outstanding competency’ and sports longstanding experience advising on IP, data protection, and technology matters.
Praxisleiter:
Thomas Chartres-Moore
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Amy Ralston
Referenzen
‘Proactive, approachable, very knowledgeable and commercially minded. A fantastic team who I trust in all areas! Always thorough and transparent.’
‘Amy Ralston in particular has been exceptional. We have worked on various IP client work together and her manner is always clear, concise but with a great depth of knowledge.’
‘Thomas Chartres-Moore has outstanding competency, always delivers with humour and a smile.’
Kernmandanten
Thatchers Cider Company Limited
Outreach Agency Limited
Fitwaffle
Kurate
It works
The Positive Birth Company
Perfect Stays
Tribe Digital
Ooooby
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- Appointed to manage the intellectual property portfolio of Thatchers Cider Company Limited.
- Delivered training to Outreach Agency Limited’s talent managers and senior management on intellectual property law in the context of content creation and the influencer marketing industry.
- Trade mark protection over multiple territories for Kurate Music Limited’s business and filing of trade mark applications for a number of key brands the client uses in the UK, EU, US, Canada and New Zealand.
TLT
Clients in the financial services and technology sectors regularly turn to TLT for its IP expertise alongside government institutions and retail companies. The group advises on brand protections, parallel imports, and franchising, amongst others, and is led by Bristol’s head of IP Nick Fenner as well as James Touzel, who heads up the firmwide technology, IP, and data practice.
Praxisleiter:
Nick Fenner; James Touzel
Referenzen
‘All members of the TLT team are perfectly up to date on the issues discussed. This means that whoever you choose as an interlocutor, they will always be aware of what you are talking about. This aspect greatly simplifies the exchange of communications.’
‘Nick Fenner has been a conscious and pragmatic adviser. Typically focusing on the practical considerations, which is often more valuable and meaningful for the business.’
‘The team is extremely quick in providing their insights and feedback on issues, their professionalism has made us much more comfortable navigating difficult legal issues.’
Kernmandanten
Bristol University
Ensilitech
Albotherm
Ingenia
WHSmith
Energy Saving Trust
Laboratoire Funline
Gaia Skincare Limited
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- Assisting Compare The Market with managing online brand protection and the management of the trade mark portfolio.
- Instructed by Learning Resources Inc to deal with a strategically important trade mark dispute in the UK involving an opposition and linked cancellation actions against our US client’s UK trademarks that have been in place for over 20 years.
- Advised Gaia Skincare Limited over the trade mark portfolio and devised and implemented a trade mark filing strategy in the UK, EU and USA.
Willans LLP
At Willans LLP, the IP team is regularly supported by the firm’s corporate and commercial practice in addition to carrying out standalone work across trade marks, patents, and designs. Brand protection and enforcement, IP audits, and infringement are a few of the main advisory areas for the group headed by litigator Paul Gordon and commercial IP lawyer Kym Fletcher.
Praxisleiter:
Paul Gordon; Kym Fletcher
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nick Southwell
Referenzen
‘Chris Wills understands our business, the industry we work in, and the specific legal elements that are important to us/relevant to our business. This is something we have not experienced with other lawyers previously.’
‘The team at Willans are really developing and making a mark for themselves as a go to firm for IP matters in the South West. They are extremely knowledgeable, pragmatic and commercial in their approach. You are in a safe pair of hands with them.’
‘Nick Southwell repeatedly impresses in his approach to difficult cases from both a legal and commercial perspective. He is tenacious and fights his clients corners but is extremely commercial in his approach.’
Kernmandanten
Poundstretcher Limited
Crowncrest (Leicester) Plc
iMed Ltd
Stichd Sportsmerchandising BV (part of the PUMA Sports Group)
Excelerate Group
Joedan Manufacturing (UK) Limited
Peshavaria Exports PVT Limited
Dean Electrical Wholesale Limited
The History Press Limited
Trade Mark Wizards
Emily Powell Studio Ltd
Pagis (UK) Limited
Ambiente Systems Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Pagis (UK) Limited in the case of Pagis (UK) Limited and Ambiente Systems Limited v Ambian A Limited, an ongoing claim which will be issued in the IPEC, for trade mark infringement and passing off.
- Acting for the third and fourth Defendants in Scolmore Ltd v Dean Electrical Wholesale Limited and others claim in the IPEC for an alleged infringement of a registered trade mark and associated breach of contract.
- Advising Emily Powell Studio Ltd on contracting with a London Gallery to stage an exhibition of their work, Involving consideration of various IP rights and contractual issues.
Battens Solicitors Limited
With a South West presence in Yeovil, Battens Solicitors Limited assists clients with protecting and defending their IP rights across patents, designs, and trade marks. Brian Levine acts as co-head for the group’s non-contentious matters and has extensive experience in the media and entertainment sector. For dispute resolution, clients rely on Peter Livingstone who complements his expertise in IP with that of IT contracts and other commercial matters.
Praxisleiter:
Brian Levine; Peter Livingstone
Referenzen
‘Friendly and approachable. Able to triage my initial call to the most appropriate partner.’
‘Brian Levine was helpful.’
Kernmandanten
Inspire Film & TV
Michel Haddi
Josh Wood Holdings
TLG
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Josh Wood Holdings, in relation to all of its international trade mark matters.
- Advised various client of TLG (Netherlands) in relation to UK trade mark matters.
- Advised photographer Michel Haddi on the exploitation of his portfolio.
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
With the addition of Rebecca Steer, formerly at Steer & Co, in September 2023, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has expanded its service offering into the IP space, where the firm covers both contentious and non-contentious matters. Brand protection, licensing, and patent development form as much part of the portfolio as copyright and IP restructuring. Steer counts businesses from a wide range of sectors amongst her clients, including deep tech and production companies.
Praxisleiter:
Rebecca Steer
Referenzen
‘Rebecca Steer’s human approach to her work meant she quickly built a rapport with the legal team and business stakeholders. Her advice was clear and pragmatic, which was exactly what we needed and much appreciated under the circumstances. Rebecca is quite simply a fantastic ally to have in your corner in complex matters when time is not on your side.’
‘Charles Russell Speechlys LLP have a unique skillset when it comes to dealing with IP services. We had an issue that was very unique and they dealt with it quickly and efficiently, helping us settle the matter in a very timely manner. Without their expertise, we would have either gone down a route that would have dragged out the issue to a timeframe that would have exacerbated that situation, or resulted in a more costly resolution. ’
‘Rebecca Steer’s ability to understand and work with start-ups is unique. She maintains high standards and plays a vital role in preparing them for success.’
Kernmandanten
Asian Parsnip Limited (James Gin)
Vice Press Limited |Limited Edition Movie Posters, Art Prints & Collectibles
Huma Qazi Limited
C. & J. Clark International Limited (Clarks)
Evolv Technology
Vaayu Tech
A Productions
Great State
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- Advised James Gin on IP in recipes for its range of Gin products and the collaborations with third parties and distilleries in the supply process to ensure the brand retains its IP in the products created.
- Advised Huma Qazi on negotiations with leading banks about delivering strategic services and training for D&I cultural change, including advice on the brand, and how to protect the copyright in the e-learning content created for the platform and App, preparing terms and conditions and adapting the user journey and customer engagement to minimise opportunities for copying content.
- Advised Clarks and negotiated the new partnership with Ventrica to provide omnichannel external customer communications to Clarks; this included strategic advice on Intellectual Property Rights within the materials being created in the course of the customer communications services and the processes being deployed.
Keystone Law
The practitioners at Keystone Law handle both contentious and non-contentious IP work matters ranging from IP contracts and agreements to trade mark infringements. Jessica Bent regularly advises clients in the technology, digital, and creative sectors, while Charlie White is sought after for his expertise relating to SaaS and other online services providers. The intersection of IP and commercial is a core area of focus for Mailin Bala.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jessica Bent; Charlie White; Mailin Bala
Referenzen
‘The Keystone team were always highly responsive, and also, recognising the size of our business, gave excellent, high-quality but also cos- effective advice.’
‘Keystone have been very responsive and have always been able to provide us with a knowledgeable specialist for our legal matters, including depth of support for matters requiring a faster turnaround and additional specialists for niche areas in our contracts that require additional advice.’
‘Jessica Bent always provides high-quality and succinct advice.’
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Laceys
At Laceys, the Bournemouth-based IP unit is situated within the firm's corporate and commercial group. Helmed by Sam Freeman, it advises clients in sectors like leisure, retail and healthcare on IP strategy and registration while also representing them in disputes. Brendan Herbert is noted for his expertise relating to litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Sam Freeman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Edwina Bones
Referenzen
‘Lacey’s has been exceptional in their timely communication and expertise in their field.’
‘Their communication has been on point. They have been available whenever we need them.’
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- Successfully assisted a luxury tender manufacturer defend a non-use trade mark cancellation action in China alongside Chinese lawyer, as well as file new applications for new branding in the UK, EU, US and China.
- Assisting a food and drink luxury hamper retailer file new UK applications and successfully defend the applications against a chocolate brands.
- Advising a global retailer of specialist books on issuing a copyright, trade mark infringement and passing off claim.
Murrell Associates LLP
Praised for its ‘ability to effectively convey the practice’s unique strengths and key capabilities’, Murrell Associates LLP is active across the whole spectrum of IP, with expertise in trade marks, patents, and designs. Rebecca Anforth is the group’s key contact and combines in-depth knowledge of data protection with experience in commercial matters.
Praxisleiter:
Rebecca Anforth
Referenzen
‘The team are excellent. They have fantastic knowledge and experience in this field.’
‘Rebecca Anforth is excellent. She provides calm, effective and strategic advice. She is knowledgeable in her field and works very hard for her clients. She is personable and approachable. I have worked with her on a number of different cases and have been consistently impressed.’
‘I appreciate their ability to react/respond quickly to queries, while their advice has been clear and concise.’
Kernmandanten
St Austell Brewery Company Limited
Finisterre UK Limited
SUMO Services Limited
Intermedia Brand Marketing Limited
Hub Box Limited
Fonthill Limited
Kensa Health Limited
MintMech Limited
Folk2Folk Limited
Sapphire Holidays Limited/Classic Cottages Limited
Grinding Solutions Limited
Cedar Bay (Europe) Limited
InVita Intelligence Limited
TouchByte Limited
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- Advising the shareholders of Cedar Bay (Europe) Limited and Cedar Bay (North America) in the acquisition of HSCBE Ltd and Cedar Bay North America Inc., providing detailed intellectual property, information technology and data protection advice to the selling shareholders.
- Advising St. Austell Brewery Company Limited, managing the client’s trade mark portfolio (which includes over 120 marks), deals with trade mark filings, prosecutions, enforcement, oppositions and renewals.
- Advising Finisterre UK Limited, manging their trade mark and design right portfolio.
Spencer West LLP
Spencer West LLP is a popular choice for clients stemming from the health and retail sectors as well as university spin-outs. Jowanna Conboye heads the practice and is experienced working with regional and national companies on matters ranging from trade mark disputes to IP restructuring. Edmund Probert counts the licensing of new technology as well as branding amongst his core areas of expertise.
Praxisleiter:
Jowanna Conboye
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Edmund Probert
Referenzen
‘Spencer West delivered exceptionally well for us in 2023.’
‘They stood out in their ability to grasp our situation quickly and match us to the right resource, ensure complete transparency of approach from the outset and at every stage, adapt to our context and existing experience, and ensure turnaround with a clear view on when work would happen, allowing us to plan review time at our end.’
‘We worked primarily with Jowanna Conboye on our project, who brought in advice from others at the right level and time.’
Kernmandanten
Retail Trust
Deutscher Cricket Bund
Inspired Cycle Engineering Limited
Xigxag Limited
Senseful AI Limited
Transform MS CIC
Syrenis Limited
DA Crawford Limited
Guidl Ltd
Elevate People Limited
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- Acting for Retail Trust in the protection of their wellbeing brand BETTER YOU.
- Advising ICE Trikes on protecting their key brands through their global selective distribution network.
- Advising Transform MS CIC on licences of multiple sclerosis scales to international pharmaceutical companies for use in important medical research trials.
Trethowans LLP
Trethowans LLP expanded its IP practice in October 2023 with the arrival of IP and IT partner Laura Trapnell in Bournemouth, formerly at Paris Smith LLP; she is particularly well versed in relation to trade mark matters and heads the practice. The group’s advisory portfolio consists of IP disputes, including those pertaining to copyright, as well as trade mark management and support on transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Laura Trapnell
Referenzen
‘Laura Trapnell is an excellent solicitor with wide knowledge of intellectual property law and many years’ experience in the field.’
‘Truly client centric, flexible and able to adapt to requirements.’
‘Laura Trapnell is consistently reliable, pragmatic, timely and on point.’
Kernmandanten
Hobbycraft Trading Limited
Stark Building Materials UK Limited
Saint-Gobain Limited
Mascolo Limited (trading as Toni & Guy)
Kinetic Games
Longleat Enterprises
Southern Stronghold Limited
Amy Goodman Sculptor and Portrait Artist Ltd
Nicola Diodovich
Shareholders of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee Limited (share sale)
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- Advised Hobbycraft in relation to various IP matters, including but not limited to the management of its IP portfolio and its IP-related disputes, which involved the unauthorised use and misuse of Hobbycraft images online and in-store.
- Advised the shareholders of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee in the sale of the entire issued share capital of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee Limited to Britvic Soft Drinks Limited.
- Advised Amy Goodman Sculptor and Portrait Artist Ltd in the negotiation of contracts for a commission to produce two bronze statues of the late Queen to be located in public spaces in Andover and Romsey.