Noted for its ‘enthusiastic, commercial and down-to-earth attitude’, Trowers & Hamlins LLP maintains an active practice across the full gamut of trade mark, copyright, and design issues, providing corporate support and advice on the transactional side as well as opposition and cancellation proceedings on the contentious side. Caroline Hayward helms the group, with her myriad of experience across comparative advertising, domain name disputes, technology research, and licensing deals. Other key names to note include Alice Gould and Alice Stripe, who contribute their international scale expertise to the team.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Caroline Hayward is very thorough and provides strategic advice.’
‘Trowers has a small IP team, but it gives very personalised service. Attention to detail is great and willingness to explain complex matters to lay clients in simple terms is great. They are 'peoples people'. They get on with people in a down-to-earth way.'
‘I have worked with Caroline Hayward on a number of matters. She is always ready to get on a call and deal with urgent matters at short notice. She is easy to work with and fully understands the way clients like to be treated.’
‘Great partners with hands-on experience of the market. Quality associates at every level. The team is very knowledgeable, has broad expertise, and is quick to respond.’
‘Caroline Hayward was the main point of contact and she worked tirelessly to resolve the issue. She is a rock star and has assembled a tremendous business-minded team. I can’t say enough good things.’
‘The team provide expert drafting and advice, with an enthusiastic, commercial and down-to-earth attitude. It is a pleasure to work with this team, who go the extra mile to make me, and our business, feel like a priority.'
‘The individuals working in the team provide common sense advice, which cuts across complex legal, technical and commercial issues, which is digestible and readable by business users, which is a critical help to me and my function. They approach each case and matter using the know how they've gained from working with me.'
‘Trowers & Hamlins's team is able to understand foreign clients' needs because of their strong expertise in IP and their ability to understand the culture of other countries. Diversity and collaboration are their strengths.'
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
- ADNOC Distribution PJSC
- THOIP
- Caprice Holdings Ltd
- Mark Birley Holdings Ltd
- Hedin Group AB
- Matrix JVCo Ltd
- Argex NV, Hye Group
- Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited
- CNX Therapeutics Limited
- Museum of London
- Cuadrilla Capital, LLC
- Kin Architects
- Ayana Holding
- Ayana Properties
Work highlights
- Advising Caprice Holdings Ltd and Mark Birley Holdings Ltd on a range of brand management issues relating to their restaurants and clubs, such as The Ivy and Annabel's.
- Advising Abu Dhabi National Oil Company on its trade mark strategy, coordinating a worldwide filing and enforcement programme, including various infringement matters in a range of jurisdictions.
- Advising the owner of the IP rights in the MR. MEN and LITTLE MISS characters on infringement matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Caroline Hayward