Bates Wells‘ practice assists such well-known names on the remit of trade mark issues. Mathew Healey heads up the team and is equipped to handle UK and EU trade mark issues including clearance, registration and enforcement. Wendy Grey’s sector specialisms include tech, fashion, pharma and oil and gas, while protection and enforcement specialist Laura Morrish joined the team from Novagraaf in October 2024, and is equipped to assist non-profits and various businesses in such cases. Catharina Waller retired from practice in April 2025.
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‘Bates Wells’ PATMA practice offers a uniquely client-focused and strategically insightful service in the field of trade marks and brand protection. What stands out about the team is their ability to combine technical excellence with a strong understanding of the needs and values of not-for-profit and purpose-driven organisations.'
'Their advice is always practical, clear, and commercially grounded and delivered in a way that is both accessible and reassuring, even when matters are complex or time-sensitive. The team is approachable and highly responsive, always willing to talk things through and provide timely, well-judged guidance.'
Key clients
- Alliance of Responsible Citizenship (ARC)
- Amnesty International UK
Work highlights
Assisted WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme) with the launch of their ‘Circular Living Standards’, a major certification/accreditation scheme aimed at encouraging ‘circular living’ – buying and using reusable and recyclable products.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Mathew Healey
Other key lawyers
Catharina Waller; Laura Morrish; Wendy Grey