Sophie Peat
OgierOgier’s Caribbean-based IP practice was substantially bolstered in 2022 following the recruitment of Sophie Peat from HSM to lead the team; she is praised by clients as ‘proactive, positive and pragmatic’ and handles the full spectrum of IP clearance, prosecution, exploitation and enforcement work. The group’s expertise encompasses brands and trade marks, copyright, industrial designs and patents, and the team is particularly noted for its knowledge of multi-jurisdictional mandates. The practice also leverages the wider experience in the firm’s dispute resolution, corporate and regulatory teams as well as its global network of offices to provide comprehensive advice.
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‘Sophie Peat is proactive, positive and pragmatic which are hugely valuable skills.’
'The entire intellectual property team has been excellent to work with. The communication is timely, and the staff are able to explain anything asked and are truly a pleasure to work with.'
'Sophie Peat is extremely knowledgeable about the various Caribbean countries. Her knowledge has truly helped to guide us along the way where we now have trade marks in multiple countries.'
Work highlights
- Representing a multi-national US food and beverage company brand in trade mark prosecution, dispute resolution and enforcement matters throughout the Caribbean region and in Central and Latin America.
- Acting as Caribbean trade marks adviser for a leading international music and entertainment company wishing to protect and enforce its rights in the region.
- Providing trade mark clearance and prosecution strategy advice and support to a female-owned Caribbean feminine care product company expanding operations throughout the Caribbean.
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Sophie Peat