Trethowans LLP continues to develop its IP offering across the contentious and non-contentious remits, with a workload that spans trade mark disputes, portfolio management and contractual matters. Laura Trapnell leads from the firm’s Bournemouth office, while Julian Hamblin, Jon Stickland and Nick Gent support from the firm’s Southampton office, contributing their respective IT, commercial contracts and corporate expertise.
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Testimonials
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‘I work with Laura Trapnell, who is very experienced for this work and is a pleasure to work with. She is responsive, knowledgeable and attuned to the client's needs.’
- 'Julian Hamblin – An excellent technology lawyer who has elevated our capabilities, enabling the firm to take on much larger and more complex technology matters.'
- 'Jason Riley – Associate – A rising star. I find him incredibly mature and commercially astute. I believe he deserves recognition. Very personable as well.'
- 'Laura Trapnell – Has helped expand the technology offering and brought in many new clients, which has enhanced the firm’s overall service. Notably, the commercial contracting work has benefited from Laura’s intellectual property expertise.’
Key clients
- Hobbycraft Trading Limited
- Stark Building Materials UK Limited
- Just Develop It Limited
- Mascolo Limited (trading as Toni & Guy)
- Kinetic Games Limited
- Longleat Enterprises Limited
- Jane Austen House Museum
- Pure Cremation Group Ltd
- Hattingley Valley Wines Limited
- Gozney + Co Limited
Work highlights
Advised Just Develop It Limited on its sale of Total Security Holdings Limited and Saint Target Co 1 Limited (being the Total AV Security business) to Pango Group, Inc.
Advised The Property Franchise Group plc on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of GPEA Limited from Nurtur Group.
Advised Hobbycraft in relation to various IP matters, including the management of its trade mark portfolio and its IP-related disputes, design infringements and the unauthorised use of its brand.
Practice head
Laura Trapnell
Other key lawyers
Julian Hamblin; Jon Stickland; Nick Gent; Jason Riley