Trethowans LLP‘s Bournemouth IP practice is turned to by clients for its reputation in trade mark filing and portfolio management, particularly following the arrival of the ’very experienced’ Laura Trapnell in 2023. Trapnell leverages extensive expertise in trade mark portfolios and brand protection, as well as IP litigation.
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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.’
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.
Advising Hobbycraft in relation to various IP matters, including but not limited to the management of its IP (trade mark) portfolio and its IP-related disputes, including in relation to design infringements and the unauthorised use of its brand (including the unauthorised use and misuse of Hobbycraft images and trade marks online).
Practice head
Laura Trapnell