United Kingdom - Scotland • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

BTO Solicitors LLP

As well as advising on significant contractual and compliance matters, BTO Solicitors LLP is well known for its contentious IP offering, regularly handling complex trade mark prosecution and opposition, copyright and database infringement, and restrictive covenant abuses. Practice head and solicitor advocate Paul Motion has an abundance of apperances in the Court of Session regarding IP disputes, overseeing a team with broad sector specialisms spanning media, retail, technology and food and drink. Lynn Richmond is adept when it comes to both contentious and advisory matters, acting for major clients on development, protection and licensing.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘BTO Solicitors LLP make clients feel part of the process and explains technical aspects in a manner they can understand, they are not bombarded with legal jargon that often makes them feel alienated.’

  • ‘Everyone at BTO Solicitors LLP makes time for a client's case.’

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Key clients

  • Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Ltd
  • QueryClick Ltd

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Work highlights

  • Advised Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Ltd on all IP matters in respect of the £46m sale of business.
  • Successfully defending appeal by multinational drinks company Gleann Mor Spirits Company Ltd, allowing registration of our client’s trade mark.

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