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At McDaniels Law, we’re devotees of detail. We pore over every pixel, stitch and rivet. We revel in every chamfer, keystroke, strapline, trim and line break. We make a note of every soldered resistor, chiselled groove and chunk of code. All this, to provide you with impenetrable Intellectual Property protection.


We are a niche intellectual property specialist firm, with 20 years experience in all areas of IP protection and enforcement. We adopt a robust approach to litigation and have had many successful cases which have reached trial in the IPEC and the Chancery Division of the High Court. We are also well skilled in IP registration and prosecution matters and manage significant portfolios on behalf of numerous clients, with Kelly Hudson being a dual qualified solicitor and trade mark attorney. We also often prepare and negotiate commercial agreements for clients, ranging from licenses and assignments to distribution and manufacturing agreements. We are also a regular provider of Intellectual Property Office funded IP audits.


Our clients are our key focus and providing the highest levels of client care and service is our top priority. We pride ourselves on longstanding client relationships and much of our work comes from existing and past client referrals.

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Intellectual Property - North East

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What the Team is Known For

McDaniels Law in Gateshead is a well-respected IP boutique recommended for rights acquisition, management, commercialisation and disputes. The firm is highlighted for its expertise in design rights, copyright and trade marks. It is one of the most experienced firms in terms of IPEC trials and offers a portfolio service handling trade mark, patent and design registrations. The firm acts for clients from a range of industries, with a particular focus on furniture, homeware and apparel.

Work Highlights

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  • McDaniels Law successfully acted for William Welch Designs in a multi-jurisdictional rights infringement case concerning its registered designs.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Niall Head-Rapson
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Niall Head-Rapson
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Niall Head-Rapson is one of the most authoritative trade mark and design specialists working today, and has a distinguished following among artisan and light industry clients. He comes recommended for the full spectrum of disputes, IP-led transactions and portfolio management.

Niall is very astute and good in his field.

Kelly Hudson
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Kelly Hudson
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Kelly Hudson is noted for her brands and design practice, and represents clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters. She acts for clients ranging from independent designer-manufacturers to well-known clothing brands.

Kelly is very pragmatic and level-headed; she is great to work with.

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Niall Head-Rapson
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Niall Head-Rapson
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Kelly Hudson
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Kelly Hudson
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