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Ashfords LLP

Intellectual Property

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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We are experts in intellectual property law, with extensive experience helping businesses to protect their valuable intellectual property assets. Our clients range from established brands, with global IP portfolios, to smaller businesses that need to protect new innovations as they scale in the UK and internationally.

  

We can advise on all aspects of intellectual property law including:

  • Conducting UK, EU and international trade mark, designs and patents registration work.
  • Providing IP rights clearance and portfolio management services.
  • Drafting and negotiating IP contracts and licenses.
  • Helping with IP orientated acquisitions and investment work.
  • Handling enforcement, including IP disputes and oppositions.

Our specialist team is a mix of experienced solicitors and chartered trade mark attorneys. We are recognised not just for being technically sound, but also for our comprehensive and realistic advice and for giving clear, risk-based options and recommendations. Our priority is to always to bring real value to your business. 

Clients (10)

  • Penhaligon’s
  • Shazam Productions Limited
  • The Roald Dahl Story Company
  • Aardman Animations
  • JW Anderson
  • Facegym
  • Fontaine (owner of CREED)
  • Majestic Wine
  • The Brand Architekts
  • Naked Wines

Industries (9)

  • Clothing
  • Luxury Goods and Services
  • Footwear
  • Perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries
  • Wines, Spirits and Beers
  • Entertainment
  • Toys & games
  • Financial Services
  • Software and IT

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - South West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ashfords in Exeter offers expertise in trademark prosecution, licensing and litigation. The firm manages international trade mark portfolios for a number of well-known brands. It also handles copyright litigation.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashfords has continued to advise Naked Wines on intellectual property matters, recently taking over global management of their trademark portfolio.

Strengths

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  • They do a good job.

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  • They listen carefully and do not hesitate to ask relevant questions to optimise case handling when issues are complex.

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  • Ashfords has deep experience plus a commitment to client service, relationships and excellence.

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  • They quickly assemble appropriate teams and confidently provide sophisticated advice.

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  • They are pragmatic and business-oriented. We believe their understanding of our situation is very good.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Clare Jackman
    Clare Jackman

    Clare Jackman

    Clare Jackman is dual-qualified as both a solicitor and a trade mark attorney. She has considerable expertise advising on trade mark portfolio management, filing strategies and oppositions.

    • We love working with Clare because she is smart, sophisticated and a pleasure to work with.

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    • She is phenomenally good; excellent.

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    • She is very experienced and understands how international clients want their work product.

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