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England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
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PATMA: Trade mark attorneys

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Dehns

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The team at Dehns is well-versed in trade mark opposition and appeals matters and acting for clients in various disputes before both UK and EU courts, which is the area of specialism of Paul Harris. ‘Great strategist’ Elaine Deyes handles trade mark matters across such industry sectors as banking and finance, pharma and entertainment. Other key figures include senior partner Elizabeth Jones, noted for her expertise in life sciences and biotechnology, and Oxford-based managing partner Adrian Samuels, who boasts a strong track record in engineering and physics-related patent work. The ’very diligent’ Brighton-based Clare Mann is noteworthy and has expertise in complex portfolio management. Joseph Letang retired in December 2024.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The trade mark attorneys of Dehns are an outstanding practice - we particularly appreciate their proactive approach.’

  • ‘Elaine Deyes is a great strategist and out-of-the-box thinker - I always have a very good feeling when I work with Elaine. When it comes to the crunch, I know that I can perfectly trust her.'

  • 'Clare Mann is a very diligent trade mark attorney who really focuses on the clients' specific needs.’

  • ‘The team in England are very strong and they utilise an international network of agents spanning all of the countries and regions of interest to my company.’

  • ‘Alexandra Nott has performed excellently on behalf of my company.’

  • ‘Clare Mann is fantastic. Warm and personable, she is the friendly but professional face of what can be a rather grey and serious area. Her advice over the last 10 years has been invaluable as my business has grown, and I can’t imagine ever working with someone else.’

Key clients

  • Honda Motor Europe
  • Man Group PLC
  • Hamptons International
  • Avon Cosmetics
  • Playboy
  • Apple Corps
  • Jane Shilton
  • Emporia Brands Limited
  • Nuffield Health
  • Oxford Genetics

Practice head

Elaine Deyes; Paul Harris; Elizabeth Jones; Adrian Samuels

Other key lawyers

Clare Mann; Alexandra Nott; Daniel Wheatley