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England - Yorkshire • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
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Intellectual property

Walker Morris LLP

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‘Approachability and responsiveness’ differentiates the intellectual property practice at Walker Morris LLP, which covers the full range of IP work. Advising on patents, copyrights, and trade marks are all strengths of the team, that also advises on global trade mark portfolios, particularly in the food and drink, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors. ’Outstanding partner’ Alan Harper leads the practice, and is a skilled litigator, with vast experience advising on IP licensing deals. Sarah Williams is also key to the practice, and is skilled at handling international trade mark portfolios, while Matthew Lingard is noted for his AI expertise.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Brilliant IP knowledge and incredibly responsive. Great fun to work with - very user friendly.’

  • ‘Alan Harper and his team provide concise and clear advice that you can actually do something with, commercially and operationally.’

  • ‘The key stand out for me is the team's approachability and responsiveness. They cover all legal bases and are all equally clear and easy to deal with.’

  • ‘Alan Harper has always been an outstanding partner for all matters IP. He is highly approachable, speaks in non-legalese and takes the time to help me learn which in turn upskills our team. He is quick to respond and clear with his responses.'

  • ‘Knowledgeable and pragmatic team.'

  • ‘Have been working primarily with Sarah Williams for many years. Sarah is knowledgeable and on top of things.'

Key clients

  • Ferrero Group
  • Ferrara Candy Company
  • Hallmark Cards
  • Hovis Limited
  • Leeds United Football Club Limited
  • Welspun (Christy)
  • Caterpillar Inc
  • Essentra PLC
  • Crystal Palace FC
  • Eptura/Condeco
  • Migros- Genossenschafts-Bund
  • Lucozade Ribena Suntory Limited

Work highlights

Providing full service IP support to confectionary brand Ferrero.
Supporting Leeds United FC with the protection and enforcement of its IP in the UK and globally.
Advising Hallmark Cards on the protection and commercialisation of its IP.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Alan Harper

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Sarah Williams

Practice head

Alan Harper

Other key lawyers

Sarah Williams; Matthew Lingard