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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Testimonials
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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.'
'They show real care in how they communicate and collaborate with clients, which makes working with them a genuinely constructive experience.’
‘Mathew Healey is a key reason we continue to return to Bates Wells for trade mark and brand advice. He is a highly skilled and experienced trade mark attorney with a clear, methodical approach and an ability to explain even the most technical points in plain language. Mathew is generous with his time and consistently provides thoughtful, practical advice that helps us make confident decisions around brand protection and registration strategy.'
'What we particularly value in Mathew Healey is his attention-to-detail and his calm, solutions-oriented manner. He handles both routine and more unusual issues with the same degree of care and professionalism, and he is clearly passionate about getting the best result for the client.'
'Mathew brings real added-value through his understanding of how brand and reputation operates within mission-driven organisations.’
Key clients
- Alliance of Responsible Citizenship (ARC)
- Amnesty International UK
- Institute of Risk Management
- Christian Aid
- Alan Turing Institute
- Cruelty Free International
- Made in Great Britain Ltd
- WRAP
- Royal Countryside Fund
- CDP Worldwide
- Shelter
- Trinity College London
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.
Assisted CDP Worldwide with a major worldwide rebrand.
Acting for Amnesty International UK, and assist them with all kinds of naming and brand protection matters relating to their projects and campaigns.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mathew Healey
Other key lawyers
Catharina Waller; Laura Morrish; Wendy Grey