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Laura Trapnell

Laura Trapnell

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)

UK

Practice Areas

I am a specialist with over 25 years experience in intellectual property – both contentious and non-contentious. I deal with:

IP

all areas of IP – trade marks, copyright, patents, designs, confidential information;

national and international trade mark portfolio management – applications, renewals and oppositions;

- IP audit and strategy;

- IP assignment and licensing; and

- IP disputes.

IT

- IT development contracts (software, websites, mobile apps);

- infrastructure, integration and migration agreements;

- maintenance and support agreements, service level agreements;

- EULA;

- escrow arrangements;

- outsourcing agreements; and

- non-contentious contract drafting and negotiation

Data Protection

- training and seminars on demonstrating best practice with regard to data protection compliance;

- data protection breaches, notification and response policy;

- template compliance documents;

- subject access requests;

- enforcement notices and ICO liaison; and

- contentious and non-contentious advice

I am an intellectual property lawyer who delivers commercial solutions based on legal argument. My experience covers all aspects of commercial intellectual property and IT law for multinationals through to SMEs and individuals.

Personal

I sit on the panel of advisers for the Catalyst Centre at Southampton and Somerset, advising Catalyst members on their IP – from ownership issues, strategy and protection to enforcement.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Intellectual Property - The South

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Laura Trapnell is highly regarded for her extensive expertise in a broad range of IP matters, including IP disputes, trade mark portfolios and brand protection.

Information Technology - The South

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Laura Trapnell has significant experience in commercial IT work, acting for global petroleum companies, data streaming companies, the gaming industry and charities.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Laura communicates very clearly. I am not a legal expert, so breaking things down is important and she is good at it.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • I find her very easy to deal with. She is switched on and has a good grasp of what the client wants and needs. She is also very pleasant to work with.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Laura has very clear communication and she is good at breaking things down.

    Information TechnologyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront) (30)

South West

The South

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