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Expertise

What does client service mean to us? It means developing custom relationships, sharing our technical expertise, and providing practical solutions delivered by pragmatic IP professionals who are easy to work with. We carefully structure our teams to ensure that we have the right blend of knowledge and experience to meet the unique needs of each client. Regardless of the industry in which you operate, our patent, design and trade mark specialists will quickly understand your business and your IP issues, with the addition of significant value right from the start of the working relationship.

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"They are a very bright, thoughtful bunch and are easy to work with. Their advice is timely, comprehensive, commercial and very sound."

Client quote, Chambers and Partners

Careers

We are a people business. To deliver exceptional service to our clients, we seek individuals with a combination of talent, commercial awareness, and integrity. Our clients depend on our expertise – but they also appreciate our individual personalities and our collaborative way of working. Within a supportive working environment, we empower our staff to strive for excellence. We recognise that when our employees reach their full potential, our firm also succeeds.

CAREERS

Insights

How The Grinch won Christmas: character merchandising and IP in Christmas adverts

With the Grinch leading major UK Christmas ads, brands are leveraging character merchandising and tight IP licensing to stand out in a £12bn festive advertising season.

WIPO announces key updates to the 13th edition of the nice classification system

WIPO’s updated Nice Classification, effective 1 Jan 2026, reclassifies eyewear, emergency vehicles, heated clothing and essential oils. Trademark owners should review portfolios and adjust filing st

No ifs, just butts – another slogan dispute for Sweaty Betty

A look at the dispute between Sweaty Betty and Nixi Body over similar slogans and what it reveals about trade mark limits, descriptive branding and goodwill.

Recording assignments of IP rights worldwide: procedures and pitfalls

A guide to recording IP assignments worldwide, outlining key requirements, risks and best practices across the UK, EUIPO/EPC, Germany, Spain and the US to maintain ownership and enforce rights.

INSIGHTS