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D Young & Co LLP Offices
BRITON HOUSE
BRITON STREET
SOUTHAMPTON
SO14 3EB
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D Young & Co LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Patent attorneys Tier 1
D Young & Co LLP has demonstrable expertise in patent prosecutions before the EPO, and has recently experienced an increase in FTO-related mandates. The electronics and engineering group and the biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals team work both independently and collaboratively with each other to support its broad client base, which includes multinational corporations, universities, and research institutes. Anthony Albutt is a key member of the group, and he leads the firm’s growing mechanical practice as a specialist in engineering, aerospace, and medical devices. Simon O’Brien has significant expertise in working with venture capital companies on biological and chemical-related mandates, and Darren Lewis is reputable in advising clients on infringement and validity issues. Lawrence King joined the team from Simmons & Simmons in February 2023.Practice head(s):
Anthony Albutt; Simon O’Brien
Other key lawyers:
Darren Lewis; Connor McConchie; David Alcock; Zöe Clyde-Watson; Garreth Duncan; Kirk Gallagher; Charles Harding; Neil Nachshen; Kit Wong; Rachel Bateman; Tamara Milton; Matthew Caines; Tom Pagdin; Lawrence King
Testimonials
‘D Young & Co has fantastic and very switched-on patent attorneys.’
‘The team at D Young & Co is a cut above the rest.’
‘Darren Lewis has a large brain and his advice is always sharp and impactful. You can always count on him to deliver on every aspect of the case with the utmost care, dedication, and precision.
‘Connor McConchie is another excellent patent attorney who does really good work and is strong across multiple disciplines.’
Key clients
Airspan Communications
Allergy Therapeutics
ARM
Asahi Kasei Corporation
Autolus
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Brompton Bicycles
Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals
Eden Research
Fresenius Kabi
GKN Aerospace
Global Blue
IFF
Korean Institute of Science and Technology
Lush Cosmetics
Mannkind Corporation
Medtronic
Merial
Novo Nordisk
Nestlé
Oxford BioMedica
Qorvo
Sony Corporation
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Olympus Medical Solutions
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
TEVA Pharmaceuticals
The Lubrizol Corporation
ThirtyFive Bio
Toyota Motor Corporation
University College London
University of Southampton
Zealand Pharma
Work highlights
- Acting for TEVA Pharmaceuticals in a number of oppositions at the EPO relating to blockbuster drugs.
- Advising Evonetix on a drafting and filing programme.
- Representing Toyota subsidiary Woven Planet Holdings in its European patent portfolio.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Trade mark attorneys Tier 1
D Young & Co LLP’s UK-based team, which includes both attorneys and solicitors, has ‘great technical ability’ and works cohesively alongside the firm’s Munich office to provide clients with a comprehensive, pan-European trade mark offering. It handles a large volume of filings and enforcement work, including oppositions, and its team members frequently appear before the UKIPO and EPO. Previous co-practice head Jeremy Pennant retired in March 2023, so trade mark litigation and enforcement expert Tamsin Holman now solely leads the practice from London, and she is supported by solicitor Anna Reid; they are praised by one client ‘as exceptional IP lawyers of the highest calibre’. Richard Burton is another key name of note, and he is skilled in handling portfolio-related matters, especially disputes. Sarah Brooks joined from Mishcon de Reya LLP in March 2023.Practice head(s):
Tamsin Holman
Other key lawyers:
Matthew Dick; Anna Reid; Gemma Kirkland; Richard Burton; Jackie Johnson; Sarah Brooks
Testimonials
‘Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid are exceptional IP lawyers of the highest calibre. They consistently deliver high-quality legal work and advice, they are very practical, know their clients’ businesses well, and are extremely responsive to clients’ needs.’
‘We would highly recommend Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid for whatever IP-related matters you have in the UK.’
‘Matthew Dick and his team are smart, savvy, knowledgeable, and responsive. They offer practical advice on both prosecution and litigation matters, and cover all aspects of trade marks, as well as passing off.’
‘Matthew Dick is very smart and very knowledgeable. He is excellent at client management, and he is the kind of lawyer who seeks a solution, not a dispute.’
‘Tamsin Holman provides excellent advice on a very tight timeline. Clients are in full of admiration for her.’
‘What makes the team different compared to other UK firms is their readiness and flexibility. They are responsive and whenever something requires their prompt attention, and they respond with a cooperative attitude to solve the issue.’
‘They have great technical capabilities.’
Key clients
AkzoNobel
Al Futtaim
ARM
Burger King
Ceuta Group
Cosmetic Warriors
Crockett & Jones Shoes
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Meta
Grays of Cambridge
Groupe Canal+
Hard Rock International
Hubbell
Gaz & Jo Intellectual Property Holdings
Johnson & Johnson
LG Corporation
Marriott Hotels
Metro Bank
Naked Juice
Qualcomm
Skechers
SOP International Limited
Sunseeker International
The Dow Chemical Company
Tropic Skincare Ltd
UPS
TEVA Pharamceuticals
Work highlights
- Representing Industrial Cleaning Equipment in litigation before the IPEC.
- Acting for Heineken in a trade mark opposition.
- Managing Cosmetic Warriors’s global trade mark portfolio
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design Tier 4
D Young & Co LLP routinely handles IP disputes, often involving a multi-jurisdictional element and key issues, such as passing off/unfair competition, registered designs and copyright infringement, to name a few. Tamsin Holman helms the department, notably focusing on disputes and litigation matters, while Matthew Dick bolsters the practice with demonstrable experience in brand-related law and litigation, namely concerning trade marks. Anna Reid advises clients on various contentious matters, involving trade marks and passing off, copyright, designs and domain names, as well as cancellation of registered rights. Gemma Kirkland’s experience encompasses global portfolio management, alongside contentious opposition and cancellation actions before the UK IPO. Former practice head Jeremy Pennant recently retired.Practice head(s):
Tamsin Holman
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
AkzoNobel
Al Futtaim
ARM
Burger King
Ceuta Group
Cosmetic Warriors (Lush)
Crockett & Jones Shoes
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Facebook/Meta
Grays of Cambridge
Groupe Canal+
Hard Rock International
Hubbell
Gaz & Jo Intellectual Property Holdings (Jo Loves Limited)
Johnson & Johnson
LG Corporation
Marriott Hotels
Metro Bank
Naked Juice
Qualcomm
Skechers
SOP International Limited
Sunseeker International
The Dow Chemical Company
Tropic Skincare Ltd
UPS
TEVA Pharamceuticals
Work highlights
- Successfully representing Industrial Cleaning Equipment in a litigation at the IPEC
- Acting for TEVA UK Limited in relation to their defence of High Court proceedings issued by GSK.
- Acting for Skechers at the IPEC in a claim relating to infringement of three UK registered designs.
D Young & Co LLP > Firm Profile
D Young & Co is one of Europe’s best known IP firms, setting the standard for legal expertise and technical knowledge with its top-tier partnership, and highly-qualified, client-focused team.
The firm: D Young & Co is proud of its heritage, built through supporting innovative organisations of every shape, size and type. Established in 1891, D Young & Co LLP has grown to become one of Europe’s largest IP firms, serving clients throughout Europe, the US, Asia and all global markets.
Clients choose the firm for its intellectual property services, confident in the knowledge, experience and dedication that have characterised its work throughout the firm’s history. The firm’s attorneys and solicitors have a deep knowledge and understanding of the science behind patented inventions, how brands operate in different markets and of the legal landscape underlying IP rights.
D Young & Co aligns the services of IP attorneys, solicitors and rechtsanwälte in order to provide a streamlined, cost-effective service to clients that advises and assists not just on UK, German and EU IP rights, but also on global portfolio management and enforcement.
As one of Europe’s largest and best known IP firms, it sets the standard for legal expertise and technical knowledge, and has been ranked in the top tier by The Legal 500, WTR 1000, IAM Patent 1000, Chambers & Partners , the Financial Times and IP Stars.
The firm has published three acclaimed books in recent years: European Design Law, EPO Board of Appeal Decisions and European Trade Mark Decisions.
Types of work undertaken
Patents: D Young & Co has one of the most respected and largest patent teams in Europe, providing a full range of patent services including patent drafting, filing and prosecuting, and representing clients at oppositions and appeals). Attorneys are highly qualified in a wide range of technological fields and can deal with a broad range of subject matter.
Trade marks: the D Young & Co trade mark team has an impeccable track record, setting the standard in trade mark protection. The firm’s trade mark attorneys and solicitors can help with all trade mark requirements, including clearance searches, trade mark registrations and opposition, invalidation and cancellation actions.
Designs: D Young & Co’s highly regarded team of design experts is experienced in advising on the full range of issues relating to product design, packaging, branding and copyright across all commercial sectors. As well as filing registered design applications in the UK, Germany and EU, the team also files them worldwide through its foreign design attorney network.
Dispute resolution and legal: D Young & Co’s solicitors and rechtsanwälte have extensive experience in all forms of intellectual property dispute resolution including litigation, mediation and arbitration. They have acted in high-stakes cases relating to all technical areas. We handle UK cases cases in the High Court (Chancery Division), the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) and UK Intellectual Property Office. In Germany we are experienced in representing clients in the German infringement courts in first instance and appellate proceedings, the German Federal Patent Court (Bundespatentgericht) and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt). The firm has extensive experience in co-ordinating and supporting multi-country disputes involving courts across Europe, Asia and the US.
Other offices: Munich, Southampton
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Head of BD | Jo Hodson | jrh@dyoung.com | 020 7269 8550 |
Lawyer Profiles
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David Alcock | David is experienced in all types of chemical subject matter. His practice… | View Profile |
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Robbie Berryman | Robbie has a background in physics, electronics and computing and is highly… | View Profile |
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Alan Boyd | Partner, Patent Attorney | View Profile |
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Richard Burton | Partner, Trade Mark Attorney | View Profile |
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Helen Cawley | Helen deals with all aspects of trade mark work from clearance searches… | View Profile |
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Dr Jonathan DeVile | Jonathan has extensive experience in drafting and obtaining patent applications worldwide and… | View Profile |
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Garreth Duncan | Garreth’s experience in the patent profession, both in private practice and as… | View Profile |
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Dr Doug Ealey | Doug’s main areas of expertise are in computer technology fields (including hardware… | View Profile |
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Dr Charles Harding | Charles represents academic organisations, SMEs and blue chip companies before the UKIPO… | View Profile |
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David Horner | David’s main areas of expertise are in the field of microprocessor design,… | View Profile |
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Jonathan Jackson | Jonathan’s practice concentrates on the drafting and prosecution of patent applications in… | View Profile |
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Gemma Kirkland | Gemma handles the full spectrum of IP matters concerning trade marks, including clearance,… | View Profile |
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Dr Darren Lewis | Darren has technical expertise in a wide range of physics, electronics and… | View Profile |
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Dr Nicholas Malden | Nick’s areas of expertise are physics and electronics, with a particular experience… | View Profile |
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Connor McConchie | Connor’s main area of practice concerns dealing with drafting and prosecution in… | View Profile |
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Cathrine McGowan | Partner, Patent Attorney | View Profile |
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Jeremy Pennant | Jeremy has a diverse client base ranging from small entrepreneurial start-ups to… | View Profile |
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James Turner | Since 1999 James has led a growing team of attorneys which serves… | View Profile |