Spencer West LLP comes recommended for its ‘prompt and cogent’ IP advice, particularly involving trade mark and design portfolios, as well as brand protection and infringement disputes. The ’outstanding’ Jowanna Conboye heads the South West practice, working alongside IT and IP-expert Edmund Probert.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Always a pleasure to deal with. Prompt and cogent advice. Reasonable fees. Pretty bulletproof.’

  • ‘Jowanna Conboye combines commerciality with a very sharp legal brain, which is a winning combination. She is also a great person to deal with.’

  • ‘The team at Spencer West LLP's knowledge regarding intellectual property law is second to none.'

  • 'The team's breadth of knowledge and understanding of IP infringement issues was reassuring, and they provided detailed strategies of how to handle worst case scenarios, should they arise, which allowed me to feel prepared for any eventuality regarding my case.’
  • ‘I worked with Jowanna Conboye, who was excellent at keeping me updated throughout the legal process. As with all the team at Spencer West LLP, Jowanna was professional and knowledgeable, and her expertise within my particular sector, digital marketing, was especially beneficial, as this sector is particularly prone to IP infringements.’

  • ‘Jowanna Conboye was fantastic. Explained everything in detail and made everything very simple.’

Key clients

  • Sustainafuel
  • Celtic Sea Power
  • Divine Ox Ltd
  • The Climbing Hangar
  • Financial Wellbeing Pulse
  • Unique Homestays
  • Smart About Health
  • Syrenis
  • With Nothing Underneath
  • Morgan Hill Consultants
  • Trinity Eye Care

Work highlights

Acting for luxury holiday stays provider Unique Homestays on its international trade mark portfolio.
Advising health & wellbeing experts Smart About Health on their intellectual property protections including with a major national broadcaster.
Advising Celtic Sea Power on data sub-licences to a major national research project looking at the environmental effects of offshore wind development.

Practice head

Jowanna Conboye

Other key lawyers

Edmund Probert