Leeds-based David Potter chairs the trade mark department at HGF Limited, with the ‘extremely thorough’ Jonathan Thurgood in London sitting as co-chair. The firm boasts 25 offices spread across Europe, enabling it to provide clients with a seamless offering from IP inception to commercialisation. The group is well equipped to handle defence and enforcement matters, as well as portfolio management, oppositions, and litigation strategies for multinational companies. Lee Curtis (Manchester) is notable for his expertise in filing and prosecuting trade mark applications, while Stephanie Loeffler-Reading (London) has handled global projects in the pharmaceutical sector. Geoff Smith boasts expertise in international IP protection strategies, and Richard Wylie is skilled in trade mark clearance and registration for clients in the food and beverage arena.
Testimonials
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‘The team is knowledgable and incredibly helpful. The service is super quick, which allows for early decision making.’
‘Working with Stephanie Loeffler-Reading was always a pleasure. Even when certain decisions were tough, there was no stress. It felt as if Stephanie was part of our company.’
Key clients
- Emirates
- Halfords Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Tommy Hilfiger in respect of UK trade mark matters, including prosecution, renewals, and contentious matters.
- Representing Love At First Swipe Dating Limited in the successful defence of UK trade mark application for LOVE AT FIRST SWIPE from trade mark oppositions by Match Group LLC.