Intellectual Property - Yorkshire
What the Team is Known For
Haseltine Lake Kempner in Leeds is a specialist firm of solicitors working closely with trade mark and patent attorneys, able to advise on the full spectrum of IP rights and matters, including prosecution proceedings, commercialisation transactions and infringement disputes. The firm acts for leading brands and innovators around the world. It is a destination of choice for foreign law firms in need of UK IP advice for their clients. The firm formed in 2019 following the merger of law firm Kempner & Partners with patent and trade mark attorney firm Haseltine Lake.
Strengths
"Haseltine are at the top of the game. They are an absolutely delightful, go-to firm for IP matters."
"First class and very helpful, they are the go-to for IP. The team are thorough, diligent and make sure the case is robust."
"An experienced team across all types of IP, they are very responsive and have good knowledge of our sector and the commercial environment in which we operate."
"I could sing till the cows come home about Haseltine Lake; they are specialists."
Work Highlights
Haseltine Lake Kempner advised Tesco on its trade mark and copyright infringement dispute with Lidl.
Notable Practitioners
Stuart Jackson has a background as a chartered chemist, which informs his work negotiating collaboration, research and development agreements. He also has considerable expertise in patent and design litigation.
Richard Kempner is joint head of department at Haseltine Lake Kempner in Leeds. He is, above all, known for his work as a litigator who is comfortable with cases involving all core rights, including hi-tech patent disputes, and is also recommended for registry proceedings and all manner of IP-driven transactions. "He is very good at understanding of our business, is always responsive and provides practical and commercial advice."
Jason Dainty is joint head of department at Haseltine Lake Kempner in Leeds. He is a brands specialist with extensive experience managing trade mark and design portfolios for global corporates and luxury goods makers. He also handles IP litigation. "Jason has very good instincts."
Louise Perkin helps emerging and long-established IP-rich companies protect and commercialise their brands, designs and technology. "Louise is a very strong negotiator and very instrumental in getting contracts signed. She has particularly good commercial awareness."
