The IP offering at Foot Anstey was significantly bolstered by the arrival of Ben Travers from Knights plc in September 2024. Travers now heads the firm’s ‘exceptional’ IP practice, and acts for national and international clients in the retail and consumer sector. Peter Singfield and Charlene Nelson are other names to note in the firm’s Exeter office.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The individuals I have worked with show a great understanding of my needs. Specifically able to bring insight to the engagement without being asked directly. This is incredibly valuable.’

  • ‘Charlene Nelson knows her stuff. She is a specialist TMA and ILEX which provides a well-rounded service compared to other providers.’

  • ‘Charlene Nelson always gets things done. Super committed to her clients and a great communicator.’

  • 'Foot Anstey is an exceptional firm. The team is proficient, effective, responsive, technically competent, adaptable with high problem-solving and communication skills. Foot Anstey has superior capabilities to manage cross border IP matters for large transnational clients.'

  • 'The team acts seamlessly with high attention to detail in a timely manner.'

  • 'From the moment we engaged Foot Anstey, it was clear we were in the hands of true professionals. Their team of attorneys brings not only deep legal expertise but also an exceptional understanding of the intricacies of intellectual property law.'

Key clients

  • Charlie Bears Limited
  • Made in IP
  • Wealth Club Ltd
  • Blum&Grob Attorneys at Law Ltd
  • Destination Sport Limited/Mike Burton Group Limited
  • Ski Zoom Limited

Work highlights

Managing Charlie Bear's international trade mark portfolio.
Managing Wealth Club Ltd's worldwide portfolio of various trade mark rights and provide them with regular worldwide support on various matters.

Practice head

Ben Travers

Other key lawyers

Peter Singfield; Charlene Nelson