Following the recent merger with AA Thornton, the newly expanded team at Venner Shipley LLP works under the direction of trade mark-focused Clare Turnbull, designs lead Alex Brown, and litigation and licensing specialist Geoff Hussey. Acting for a range of sectors, from fashion and luxury to FMCG and engineering, the practice assists clients with various registry proceedings and litigation, portfolio management, protecting registered designs and untangling copyright matters. Seasoned trade mark specialist Sarah Darby is recommended for all aspects of rights management and commercialisation issues. Clients also benefit from the vast experience of trade mark attorney Ian Gill, and barrister Daniel Byrne is a key contact for brand litigation. Sarah Neil pivots between portfolio management and contentious matters. David Birchall and Peter Lyons are further key team members.
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Testimonials
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‘Geoff Hussey is incredibly astute with legal and tactical excellence. He is able to push the envelope for clients in novel areas of the law, with a particularly deft approach to brand protection. Dan Byrne is a robust litigator.’
‘It's made up of individuals with a strong technical understanding of the underlying subject matter and experience of litigating in the High Court and IPEC.’
Key clients
- Admiral Group Plc
- Zaun Limited
Work highlights
Represented Admiral Group in a trade mark infringement, passing off, and breach of contract dispute against Admiral Markets in relation to its re-brand to “Admirals”.
Practice head
Clare Turnbull; Alex Brown; Geoff Hussey
Other key lawyers
Sarah Darby; Ian Gill; Daniel Byrne; Sarah Neil; David Birchall; Peter Lyons