Intellectual property in South West

‘Ashfords’ professionalism and precision in following and supporting all IP matters for our company is impeccable.’

‘Carl Steele is truly an expert in his field and his proactive approach is a massive support.’

‘The Ashfords team were invaluable.’

‘Very responsive in the new online environment. ’

‘Carl Steele has been not only incredibly responsive to our demanding timescales but has provided truly practical advice and guidance. His understanding of the subject and ability to leverage this in negotiations has been impressive.’

‘Rapid, concise, technically correct and commercially astute advice from a lovely team.‘

‘They’re all very good at what they do, they know what kind of advice we want and don’t over or under-serve.’

‘The team at Burges Salmon has consistently delivered great advice, work product and results for a difficult matter. They are extremely responsive and communicate effectively with the business, legal and senior management, making the job of in-house counsel easier.’

‘This practice is unique because it is made up of astute, dynamic and approachable individuals whose output in terms of legal advice is always on point, practical and tailored to both our immediate needs and our needs going forward.’

‘Emily Roberts was superb in the provision of advice and management of our claim, tailoring her advice to our business so we were quickly able to understand the risks and agree an approach to resolve the matter. Emily was quick, on point, and practical when dispensing legal advice at all times.’

‘User friendly, client focused, and very knowledgeable.’

‘Jeremy Dickerson is a trusted subject matter expert whose views we value enormously.’

‘Georgina Shaw is an up-and-coming star who is thorough and knowledgeable and inspires great confidence in her clients.’

‘Highly effective and highly responsive team.’

‘Clare Robinson leads and delegates with a high degree of efficiency, ensuring the best outcomes within budget.’

‘The advice from the team has always been perfect and on every single occasion we have “won”.‘

‘Personal and prompt service, excellent and trustworthy advice.’

‘They provide quality service at a reasonable price. Similar to other large firms with IP specialists.’

‘A down-to-earth and timely service.’

‘We have always found them to be efficient and effective in fighting cases on our behalf, winning virtually every case with little given away. They are also proactive in that they have highlighted trade mark infringements that we haven’t spotted.’

‘Our main contact is Ruth Annand, who I feel is outstanding. I have always found her to be knowledgeable, efficient and effective. Just what I want from my lawyer.’

‘The Humphreys team are quick, efficient and cost effective. Their communications are succinct and easy to understand and follow. For a business owner this is a godsend.’

‘Tristan Morse has managed our IP rights for quite some time and does so extremely well.’

‘Very open to our expectations.’

‘Jo Pritchard is very creative, strong and strategic. She is very pragmatic and straight forward.’

‘Jo Pritchard is excellent.’

‘The team at Foot Anstey is brilliant. They are patient, knowledgeable and relatable people. They are easy to work with and very understanding. Annalisa Checchi in particular has really impressed me with her relatable attitude along with Paul Cox.’

‘The team work well together and are comfortable in passing different types of work to other departments and specialists, but on each occasion allocating a ‘point’ person to make communication easier for the client. Responses are usually quick, balanced and knowledgeable, but always conducted in a friendly and warm manner.’

‘In this area of the business I tend to work with Annalisa Checchi, who despite being incredibly busy, always gives you the impression that she has all the time in the world for you, making you feel like a valued client. She always follows through with the promises made, regardless of the time it takes to achieve them.’

‘The team stands out for its technical expertise and fair pricing, as well as its excellent network, passing work over to relevant experts when appropriate.’

‘They have a personable approach and are willing to work with us to address the issues we wish to address – they listen to what we want and then translate that into a good legal document.’

‘Good listeners and highly responsive.’

‘Attention to our needs and attention to detail.’

‘The Mewburn Ellis team brings a wide variety of knowledge and skills to meet the client’s needs, stretching across traditional patent and trade mark work. They are skilled in the protection of plant varieties as well.’

‘Thrings has an experienced and knowledgeable team. I know that I can approach them on any topic and they will provide me with high-quality legal advice at a sensible cost. The speed of response is also excellent so no chasing is required.’

‘Megan Jeffries was knowledgeable, clear, patient, responsive and firm with the other side. This gave me an advantage in the negotiations, which were successfully concluded.’

‘The Thrings team is a highly capable and responsive to client needs. They understand the industry, and are strategic in their advice.’

‘Megan Jeffries is exceptional. She makes herself available after hours to overcome time zone differences, and is very receptive to our needs.’

‘Megan Jefferies has provided exceptional service to us over many years. Megan has always worked hard, tenaciously getting successful outcomes from the UKIPO despite initial set backs.’

‘They are responsive, thorough and flexible to meet our needs.’

‘The team have a strong understanding of their field, providing good service.’

‘Megan Jeffries has carved out this market for herself.’

‘They are extremely professional and service is always to a very high standard. Having a team of specialists is highly beneficial and means we are always directed to the best individual for the type of enquiry we have.’

‘The team has a proactive approach, looking for areas of weakness and suggesting improvements to existing legal agreements and frameworks.’

‘Jessica Bent is thorough, pragmatic and innovative in her approach.’

‘First-class IP and technology team.’

‘The standout individual is Jessica Bent. Jessica is very diligent and has an in-depth knowledge of the field. She is very approachable. We have direct access to her with phone and email.’

‘Pragmatic, deliver the goods and are innovative. Very approachable and genuinely enjoy their work.’

‘Jessica Bent is very responsive and knows her subject inside out.’