England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Venner Shipley LLP
Venner Shipley LLP is praised as a ‘go-to firm for any UK trade mark matters’ and has demonstrable experience in managing global portfolios and prosecution mandates for a wide range of clients, including FTSE100 companies, global corporations, in addition to SMEs, and start-ups. Practice head Clare Turnbull is based in Tunbridge Wells and regularly represents clients before the UKIPO, EPO, and WIPO due to her significant experience in oppositions and invalidity proceedings, and Jane Martin also sits in Tunbridge Wells. In the firm’s London office, chartered UK trade mark attorney David Birchall is fluent in French and is also qualified as a solicitor. Birchall is active in working alongside foreign trade mark attorneys in prosecution and registration matters.
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Testimonials
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'I've been impressed with the partners' client management and cost-effective and practical updates and advice notes. The firm's matter management is also good.'
‘Clare Turnbull has very good client relationships and expectations management. She is tailored and practical with her advice, and it certainly helps when she sets out the position, as well as the risk and benefits. She is also very friendly and approachable.’
‘Venner Shipley is a go-to firm for any UK trade mark matters. I also highly recommend them when asked for a reference in the UK by my peers. Working with them is a breeze, and they provide much value.'
‘Yoann Rousseau is unparalleled in his attention to his client's needs. He is thorough and always delivers impeccable work. While being detail-oriented and explaining the legal subtleties, he manages to keep a hands-on and practical approach that allows for actionable advices. An absolute pleasure to work with, his responsiveness is second to none.’
‘A great team of professionals dedicated to satisfying their clients and to making their job as professional as possible.'
'I have been impressed by their work and by their professional skills. They just do the job as it must be done with a touch of talent, which makes them special. This is in particular the case when I work with Clare Turnbull and Camilla Sexton.’
‘The team provide a proactive and pragmatic service, are easy to deal with and respond promptly.'
‘David Birchall provides great support for our global portfolio, and always gives a considered and commercial response to matters that arise.’
Key clients
- Atkins Limited
- The Norwex Group
- The Sakata Group of Companies
- Apple and Pear Australia Ltd
- Coregeo Ltd
- Aspen Pumps
- TalkTalk
- Tactus Group
- Aviva Plc
- First Grade International
- The Masic Foundation
- Saferpet Ltd
- The Able Label Limited
- Zimmer Biomet
- Clinigen Limited
- IQUW Syndicate Management Limited
- Quite Interesting Limited
- Waymade plc
- Atnahs
Work highlights
- Advising the UK and EU divisions of Sakata on trade mark matters.
- Assisting Quite Interesting Limited with searching, filing, and opposition services.
- Advising TalkTalk on their trade mark portfolio.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clare Turnbull