Swindell & Pearson Ltd

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The IP team at Swindell & Pearson Ltd is notable in high-value contentious matters and strategic mandates, in addition to filings and opposition proceedings before the UKIPO. The group also assists local, national, and international clients with their trade mark portfolio management, and it has expertise across a broad range of sectors, with a particular emphasis on the clothing and nutraceutical industries. Derby-based senior director Nick Womsley heads up the practice, and the team is also home to Kieron Taylor, who is increasingly instructed to handle enforcement and infringement matters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Swindell & Pearson has some of the foremost intellectual property specialists in the UK. They always offer the client strategic advice.'
  • 'The team is personable, transparent, and honest. They are very knowledge and provide good advice.'
  • 'Kieron Taylor is experienced, and his advice is always welcome; he can solve clients' problem efficiently.'
  • 'The attorneys are knowledgeable and easy to work with. Kieron Taylor and Nick Womsley provide an excellent service.'

Key clients

  • Slimming World
  • VKR Holding
  • The Mentholatum Company

Work highlights

  • Advised Slimming World on their global trade mark portfolio management and their global brand strategy.
  • Advised a food producer on its trade mark portfolio and handling oppositions to its growing trade mark rights

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nick Womsley

Other key lawyers

Kieron Taylor