The intellectual property team at Clarion ‘stands out for its exceptional blend of technical expertise, commercial awareness, and client-focused service’, and advises on all elements of UK and international IP work. Clients can rely on a specific trade mark and design service, with many international brands and patent owners benefiting from this service. Esther Kirwan leads the practice, with significant expertise in patent litigation, while covering the range of contentious and non-contentious trade marks, patents, and copyright work. Skilled patent litigator Sue Streatfield is key to the practice. Ashton Craven-Lockwood and Sarah Molloy are noted.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Clarion’s Intellectual Property team stands out for its exceptional blend of technical expertise, commercial awareness, and client-focused service. Clarion have a proactive and approachable IP team which delivers high-quality counsel with a personal touch.’
- ‘It has been my pleasure to work with the intellectual property team at Clarion for over a decade. They provide timely, personalised service of the highest quality. Their attention to detail and understanding of the client’s needs are peerless, which brings added value above and beyond what can be found at other firms. It is always a pleasure to work with them.’
Key clients
- Evri Limited
- Asics UK Limited
Work highlights
Taken over the management of the global trade mark portfolio for Nichols Plc, owner of the worldwide brand, VIMTO, including preventing misuse of the VIMTO brand around the world.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Esther Kirwan
Other key lawyers
Sue Streatfield; Ashton Craven-Lockwood; Sarah Molloy; Sam Atkinson