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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- ‘A breadth of both senior and mid-level lawyers who are talented and bright. We have worked with Lorna Hobbs and Claire Birro who are very good.’
- ‘Responsive with very helpful advice. Their great reputation comes with a lot of substance.’
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