The ‘absolutely first-rate’ group at Boult Wade Tennant LLP is well-regarded for its abilities handling the plethora of trade mark matters, including filing applications both domestically and internationally, handling opposition and advisory matters before the UKIPO and EUIPO, and handling disputes in English courts and tribunals as well as those overseas. The team’s growing client roster features well-known, sector-spanning names. Overseeing the cohort are Rachel Conroy who has experience in brand selection protection, enforcement and portfolio management, and ’best of the best’ Emma Pitcher who assists clients in the Asian and American markets, amongst others. Chinese trade mark cases are the area of specialism of Catherine Wolfe, while Connor Thorogood has expertise in dispute avoidance negotiations and disputes. UKIPO and settlement matters form a significant portion of Felicity Hide‘s practice. ’IP encyclopaedia’ Tony Pluckrose stepped into a consultancy role in 2024.
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‘Reliability, technical skill, responsiveness, and keen commercial awareness.’
‘Tony Pluckrose is one of the top IP practitioners in Europe.’
‘The team at Boult is one of the best in the country. Rightly often recognised as the leading firm - their commerciality, expertise and dedication are notable.’
‘I would particularly call out Rachel Conroy and Catherine Wolfe as being really excellent at client service and trade mark expertise.’
‘Absolutely first-rate. Not just very knowledgeable but also thoughtful, commercial and collegial.’
‘Tony Pluckrose is the doyen of trade mark and patent practice. Emma Pitcher is noteworthy. Connor Thorogood is an excellent partner. Catherine Wolfe is an experienced and well-connected - super brainy but also commercial.'
Key clients
- PEGGY RAIN LIMITED
- Havanna S.A.
- Vodafone Group PLC
- Wiz, inc.
- Hugo Boss
- Perani & Partners for Pikdare-Società Per Azioni
- Azumi Limited
- Eicher Motors Limited
- John Guest International Limited
- Reliance Worldwide Corporation
- Barkbox Inc.
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Practice head
Rachel Conroy; Emma Pitcher
Other key lawyers
Catherine Wolfe; Felicity Hide; Connor Thorogood; Emily Scott; Anusha Arunasalam; Tony Pluckrose; Henry Schlaefli