Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : Wales
Band 1
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Provided by Geldards LLP
The pre-eminent specialist IP practice in Wales providing a full range of IP services, both non- contentious and contentious.
The practice has particular expertise in the healthcare, life sciences and the creative industries sectors; working alongside specialist colleagues in other practice areas within small sector-specific focus groups.
The life sciences and creative industries sectors are specific target areas for Welsh Government and much is happening in these sectors in Wales. We continue to be actively involved in The Life Sciences Hub in Cardiff and Swansea’s Institute of Life Sciences, including providing seminars and workshops there for both tenants and the wider life sciences community.
Providing innovative IP solutions for start-ups in specific sectors. Our “Scinapse” product, which was developed for life sciences sector start-ups and enables businesses to obtain a wide range of IP-related work at a transparent affordable fixed price, continues to attract new clients in this sector.
Close connections with the patent and trade mark attorney communities. Michael Lindsey sits on CITMA’s Design and Copyright Working Group.
Close links with Cardiff University School of Architecture, for whom legal training in copyright law is provided.
Acting for the Welsh Government in multi-national copyright infringement claims, which continue to receive press attention from the BBC, Western Mail and others.
Chambers Review
Geldards is renowned in the market for its expertise in rights strategy, commercialisation and disputes. The team is particularly recommended for assisting clients in the creative industries, retail, life sciences and emerging businesses. The firm advises Welsh companies as well as national brands and international entities.
Work Highlights
- Geldards advised Velindre in relation to commercialisation, protection and enforcement of IP rights.
Strengths
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"All the people at Geldards are practical and friendly. They make us feel valued. They are our go-to, we have moved work to them as their service is just unparalleled across disciplines."
"They have provided some very insightful information when faced with a rather complex trade mark dispute. It is a small but dedicated IP team with a real eye on growth."
"The lawyers were helpful and patient when answering all questions posed and responded immediately to requests."
"The team is helpful, knowledgeable and always provides a fast response."
"It is a friendly, helpful and professional team that took time to listen to our requirements and created an end product that more than fulfilled our needs."
"All the people at Geldards are practical and friendly. They make us feel valued. They are our go-to, we have moved work to them as their service is just unparalleled across disciplines."
"They have provided some very insightful information when faced with a rather complex trade mark dispute. It is a small but dedicated IP team with a real eye on growth."
"The lawyers were helpful and patient when answering all questions posed and responded immediately to requests."
"The team is helpful, knowledgeable and always provides a fast response."
"It is a friendly, helpful and professional team that took time to listen to our requirements and created an end product that more than fulfilled our needs."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Lindsey works primarily as a litigator and has achieved successful results in cases concerned with all core rights. He is also recommended for licensing and portfolio management.
Gosia Evans is a senior associate in the team, advising on a range of IP matters including international IP portfolio management.
"Gosia is dedicated and very client-focused."
"Gosia was knowledgeable and professional. She explained difficult points well and was responsive to our needs."
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Industries
Provided by Geldards LLP
Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Charities / Not for Profit
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Energy
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences X
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation