Firm news: Awards and senior partner announcement

We are delighted that Boult has been the recipient of two awards recently.

The firm has been awarded Trademark Prosecution (Patent & Trademark Attorney Firms) Firm of the year at the MIP IP Stars Awards. In addition, Emma Pitcher, Partner, has been shortlisted for Practitioner of the Year. Boult has also been named Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year for the United Kingdom at the IAM Patent 1000 Global IP Awards 2022. Both awards demonstrate the capability of our practices in helping our clients protect their IP. A huge congratulations to all.

Finally, we are pleased to announce that Tony Pluckrose, Partner, has been elected as our new Senior Partner, succeeding Nick McLeish. Tony has worked across patents and trade marks throughout his career, providing him exceptional acumen to lead the firm alongside Managing Partner, Alex Frost, and our wider partnership.

Tony commented: “I’m honoured to be taking up the role from Nick, whose tireless service for the firm across his career is hugely appreciated. This is an exciting time for Boult as we continue to grow as a firm in the UK, Germany and Spain and I look forward to championing the unique culture and personality we have here, which really sets the firm apart.”