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Geldards LLP

Intellectual Property

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Geldards LLP

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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.

Industries (19)

  • 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

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Intellectual Property - Wales

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Geldards is known 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.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Associates to watchGosia Evans
    Associates to watchGosia Evans

    Gosia Evans

    Gosia Evans is a senior associate in the team, advising on a range of IP matters including international IP portfolio management.

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