Matthew Dick > D Young & Co LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

D Young & Co LLP
3 Noble Street
LONDON
EC2V 7BQ
England

Work Department

Trade marks

Position

Matthew specialises in all areas of brands-related law and litigation, with a particular focus on trade marks and designs. He has represented both small and multinational clients from a wide variety of industries, providing a full-service offering: from the development and clearance of new brands, to registration strategy, oppositions, use and exploitation in the marketplace and ultimately enforcement, all on a worldwide basis. Matthew has advised clients in relation to ASA complaints, UDRP proceedings relating to domain names and disputes before the EUIPO, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the UKIPO and the English High Court. He also advises clients on copyright and design issues.

Matthew is a member of the Unfair Competition Team for MARQUES – the European association representing the interests of trade mark owners.

Career

Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales 2004. Matthew joined D Young & Co in 2013.

Memberships

Law Society of England & Wales; International Trade Mark Association (INTA); MARQUES Association.

Education

Worcester College; University of Oxford (BA Literae Humaniores (Classics)); University of Bristol (Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law & Practice).

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design

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.