With offices in the UK, Germany, and Spain, the ‘first-rate’ trade mark group at Boult Wade Tennant LLP is active in oppositions before the UKIPO, EPO, and WIPO. It also undertakes a significant volume of trade mark filings and is well equipped to handle large portfolio management mandates and brand protection work. Rachel Conroy leads the practice, and she is ably supported by Emma Pitcher, who is active in supporting India-based clients. Catherine Wolfe is sought after by clients located in China. Following Nick McLeish ’s retirement in May 2023, Tony Pluckrose has taken over as senior partner with expertise across both the trade mark and the patents arena.
Testimonials
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‘We engage local associates throughout the world and BWT has emerged, over many years of collaboration, as the best. While their technical expertise and responsiveness are outstanding, it is their commercial savvy that truly sets them apart. This comes to the fore in enforcement proceedings, and in availability advice. I will add that they have shown remarkable integrity and loyalty over the years.’
'We are very happy with Tony Pluckrose, Rachal Conroy, and Emily Scott.’
‘They are absolutely first rate. Great trade mark knowledge, brainy, and savvy.’
‘Tony Pluckrose, Emma Pitcher, Catherine Wolfe, and Connor Thorogood are all very different in character but all first rate; super bright, very commercial, and client-oriented team players.'
‘This team are both the best at what they do and very easy to deal with. A winning combination! They know the law and they know how to navigate it in a commercial, pragmatic way.’
‘Emma Pitcher and Tony Pluckrose are simply the best in the business. They have huge experience and knowledge and are the go-to individuals for trade mark work.'
Key clients
- Pink Floyd (1987) Limited
- The Society incorporated by Lloyd's Act 1871 by the name of Lloyd's
- Eicher Motors Limited
- Law Offices of Derek S. Yee
- Vodafone Group
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Hugo Boss Trade Mark Management GmbH & Co. KG
- Eicher Motors Limited – ROYAL ENFIELD
- Warp Snacks Limited
- The Go Foods Company GmbH
- Yetigel International (S.A)
- Bauer Media
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rachel Conroy, Emma Pitcher