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Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Venner Shipley is recognised for its roster of experienced patent attorneys with expertise in all manner of disciplines within hi-tech and life sciences. The firm also has a respected design and trade mark practice. Its areas of strength include oppositions, freedom-to-operate analysis and due diligence for corporate transactions. The team has strong relationships with US-based attorneys and innovators. The firm also has an office in Munich.

Work Highlights

  • Venner Shipley represented Admiral Group, in a High Court trade mark infringement and breach of contract dispute against Admiral Markets over its rebrand to 'Admirals'. Venner Shipley's client achieved its desired outcome.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Gill
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Ian Gill
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Ian Gill is co-head of the trade marks group. He advises on the full scope of trade mark matters including disputes, filings and portfolio management.

Ian Gill has a very strong depth and breadth of knowledge. He also has good knowledge of country-specific requirements for patent strategy.

Ian's terrific.

Ian Gill is extremely professional, very responsive and able to give pragmatic and commercial advice.

Paul Derry
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Paul Derry
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Paul Derry is a patent attorney with expertise in hi-tech, electronics and engineering related patents. He specialises in mobile telecoms, mobile phones and software related patents and advises his clients on patent prosecution, oppositions and freedom to operate related matters.

Paul is excellent in all categories, particularly client service.

Paul Derry's top notch.

Paul Derry is one of the best attorneys we work with.

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Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys

Paul Derry
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Paul Derry
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Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys

Ian Gill
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Ian Gill
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