In 2023, Wilson Gunn opened a new office in Glasgow, adding to its already substantial network of UK offices across Manchester, London, Birmingham, Chesterfield, and Liverpool. Sport, healthcare, fashion, and retail are key sectors of activity for the group, and it continues to file large volumes of trade marks for clients in these industries. Manchester-based practice head Michael Douglas is praised as ‘simply magnificent’ and ’by far the best trade mark attorney around’. He is ably supported by James Robey, who is notably active in trade mark-related disputes, and patent specialist David Slattery, both of whom are also based in Manchester. Tim Rose (Birmingham) is another key name with expertise in oppositions, invalidations, and revocations before the Boards of Appeal and the EUIPO.
Testimonials
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‘The team at Wilson Gunn really stand out for their exceptional responsiveness and peerless customer service. Enquiries and requests are invariably answered the same day and promptly resolved. The quality of the team's expertise is excellent, and advice on complex matters is imparted clearly, calmly and concisely.'
'Our options are always explained with clarity and rigour in a way that facilitates effective decision making about our IP strategy. I've come to regard the firm of Wilson Gunn as a highly esteemed business partner.’
Key clients
- BMG Rights Management
- Castore
Work highlights
- Acted for FTSE 100-listed DCC plc in the management of its global trade mark portfolio.
- Acted for Mondelēz International in relation to brands including CADBURY, OREO and TOBLERONE.