Prior to joining Bates Wells I gained extensive experience with over 18 years in private practice working across a breadth of market sectors from business and technology through to fashion, pharmaceuticals and media, as well as those in the biotechnology and oil and gas sectors.
I also have particular knowledge of conducting IP audits, ownership recordals and large evidence projects, such as reputation and distinctiveness. I enjoy regularly attending conferences as well as providing trade mark advice and guidance at seminars and events.
My work includes:
- I provide advice on trade mark selection and filing strategies including trade mark searching and clearance in the UK, EU and worldwide
- I carry out the filing and prosecution of trade mark applications in the UK, EU and worldwide
- I deal with contentious trade mark matters such as oppositions, cancellation actions and/or infringement matters, including conducting settlement negotiations
- I provide advice and registration services in relation to registered designs
- I carry out general IP portfolio management and maintenance services