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Clarion

Intellectual Property

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire

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The team understand how valuable your work is to you. Whether that is inventing a new medicine, devising a software programme or creating a new logo for your brand, your creations deserve the best possible protection. Not only protection from those who infringe your rights, but also from those who try to stop you exploiting your creativity without good reason. Understanding the strengths and vulnerabilities of your intellectual property (IP) is crucial to realising its benefits and full potential. They will help you to exploit your IP rights to the full.

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Intellectual Property - Yorkshire

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Clarion is highly regarded in the market for its skill in handling a wide range of matters, including international portfolio management, trade mark registration and licensing transactions. The firm is also noted for enforcement and litigation actions. It has a growing community design and international design patent practice. The firm acts for clients ranging from multinational corporates to dynamic regional SMEs.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clarion represented Nichols, the owner of the VIMTO drinks brand, supporting it with all aspects of its global trade mark portfolio.

Strengths

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  • They provide timely, personalised service of the highest quality. Their attention to detail and understanding of client needs are peerless, which brings added value.

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  • Our dedicated Clarion team provides access to lawyers at all levels, from partner to junior associates, as and when the matter requires.

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  • Commerciality is something that is important to me as a lawyer and within our business, and they understand the commercial world I operate in. Not all firms have that ability.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Esther Kirwan
    Esther Kirwan

    Esther Kirwan

    Esther Kirwan is head of department at Clarion in Leeds. She has a comprehensive IP practice, with expertise in all rights and a focus on litigation, alongside advising on rights registration and licensing.

    • I am very pleased with knowledge provided by Esther.

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    • Esther is my first port of call with all IP matters. She is great to work with, thorough and trusted.

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    • Esther provides senior-level guidance with respect to brand strategy and enforcement, and excellent attention to detail.

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  • Suzanne Streatfield
    Suzanne Streatfield

    Suzanne Streatfield

    Suzanne Streatfield is a partner at Clarion in Leeds. She comes recommended for commercial and contentious matters concerning all core IP rights. Her particular areas of strength include design right and patent disputes, trade mark filing and licence agreements.
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  • Sarah Molloy
    Sarah Molloy

    Sarah Molloy

    Sarah Molloy is an up-and-coming talent in the intellectual property space. She advises clients around the world on trade mark and intellectual property questions.

    • Sarah Molloy is a pleasure to work with. She provides prompt turnaround on all projects, as well as excellent strategic advice on trade mark registration and litigation matters.

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