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Wilson Gunn

Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

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Wilson Gunn

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

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What the Team is Known For
Wilson Gunn is noted for its highly commercial patents practice for clients in automotive, chemicals, life sciences and a wide range of other sectors. This is alongside a well-regarded trade marks offering, particularly for retail and sports brands. The team also advises on IP due diligence with regard to corporate transactions.
Strengths

They have provided excellent advice and demonstrated knowledge of the process and understanding of the technology we are creating and wish to protect.

Wilson Gunn's team are super user-friendly, very proactive, commercially-minded and solution-driven.

Wilson Gunn are pros at explaining the law in depth, keeping the detail but also advising in a clear and concise manner for us as in-house lawyers to understand.

Work Highlights

Wilson Gunn are the sole provider of European patent services for Mondelēz’s chocolate and packaging categories.

Notable practitioners
Ben Appleton

Ben Appleton has deep knowledge of patent matters relating to food chemistry and the life sciences industry. He has strong experience in EPO opposition and appeal proceedings.

He is a very experienced and a thorough attorney.

Ben Appleton provides excellent service across the board.


Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas is head of trade marks. He regularly supports clients in the sports and retail sector on their brand protection. He is recommended for his advice on portfolio management in the UK and globally, prosecution and oppositions.

He's exceptional, the best of the best.

Michael Douglas provides excellent service across the board.

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