Cleveland Scott York‘s London practice is well-placed to handle the remit of advisory trade mark work, filing and prosecution, and opposition and appeal matters for its client list which spans sectors including life sciences, fashion and engineering. Claire Birro has particular expertise in portfolio enforcement, while Peter Houlihan is well-versed in handling disputes and litigation. Rebecca Silva is experienced advising some of the group’s most notable clients, and Reading’s Joanna Larkey is a key name noted as ’diligent and effective’ by clients. The ‘outstanding’ Lorna Hobbs heads up the team with Jonathan Clegg; both harness 30 years’ experience advising clients on their IP issues.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The trade mark team is very thorough and knowledgeable about trade mark matters.’

  • ‘Lorna Hobbs is outstanding as a thorough, knowledgeable and responsive trade mark lawyer. She is assisted by Magda Ostrowska, who is equally thorough and responsive.’

Key clients

  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Target Brands

Work highlights

Representing Laboratory Corporation of America on European trade mark oppositions and subsequent appeals to The General Court of the EU.
Practice head

Jonathan Clegg; Lorna Hobbs

Other key lawyers

Claire Birro; Joanna Larkey; Andrew Clemson; Magda Ostrowska