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Humphreys & Co.

Intellectual Property

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Humphreys & Co.

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The Humphreys IP legal team are long-standing specialist solicitors in everything involved in intellectual property work, including applications for registration (except in relation to patents), licensing, litigation and buying and selling IP assets.

Humphreys advise on and handle trade marks, designs (registered and unregistered), patents, copyright, confidential information, database rights, and know-how. The team advises, for example, electronics, drinks, financial services, fashion, entertainment, established, start-up and growth companies and businesses, large and small.

Our extensive trade mark applications/registrations and licensing practice is worldwide.

We work for clients in relation to:

  • joint ventures
  • know-how & show-how
  • licensing & franchising
  • litigation, arbitration, mediation
  • media & publishing
  • patents (licensing, transfer & litigation)
  • passing off
  • technology transfer
  • trade marks
  • unfair competition
  • business & company acquisitions & sales
  • computer software
  • confidential information
  • copyrights
  • database rights
  • defamation & malicious falsehood
  • designs (registered & unregistered)
  • employee obligations
  • EU treaty regulations
  • free trade
  • information technology.

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Intellectual Property - South West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Humphreys & Co in Bristol offers a depth of knowledge and experience in prosecution, licensing and litigation concerning trade marks, designs and copyrighted material. The firm is recommended for registry procedures and disputes involving overseas jurisdictions.
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Strengths

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  • Humphreys & Co has good knowledge of the sector and our business model.

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  • Their expertise in intellectual property, combined with their extensive network, enables them to manage our cases with strength and precision.

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  • Humphreys & Co offers both proficiency and efficiency and is results-oriented.

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  • They are able to break down complex legal positions into very understandable language, meaning we can understand the strengths and weaknesses of different options for action and plan accordingly.

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  • They are a very sophisticated group who can handle all IP questions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert Humphreys
    Robert Humphreys

    Robert Humphreys

    Robert Humphreys advises on trade mark, copyright and design matters, from rights protection and commercial strategy to litigation. He is also recommended for prosecution and oppositions before UK and European registries.

    • Robert provided great attention to detail and a very thorough, comprehensive approach to the case. He left no stone unturned.

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    • He is nice and professional.

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  • Ruth E Annand
    Ruth E Annand

    Ruth E Annand

    Ruth Annand is a noted authority on trade mark law and assists clients with filing strategy, oppositions and portfolio management. For several years she heard appeals against decisions of the UK Trade Marks Registrar, having been appointed by the Lord Chancellor.

    • Ruth is a very capable person to work with.

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    • Her knowledge of trade mark law is a good resource and probably a USP for the firm.

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    • Professor Ruth Annand is extremely knowledgeable, has encyclopaedic knowledge of trade mark law and is sensible and practical.

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  • Tristan Morse
    Tristan Morse

    Tristan Morse

    Tristan Morse maintains an international practice in intellectual property law, demonstrating in-depth experience of advising clients on cross-border trade mark portfolio and infringement matters.

    • Tristan is highly skilled in client service and consistently delivers an excellent experience.

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    • We can always rely on Tristan to offer clear advice and to provide a very high level of service.

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    • He's a fantastic listener, incredibly professional and will never let you down. He'll also give you an honest opinion and not beat around the bush.

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    • It is a pleasure to work with Tristan; he is very good at handling complex issues.

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    • Tristan is a superstar. He is responsive, practical, creative and great to work with.

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