Following the departure of  former practice head Laura Trapnell to Trethowans LLP, Paris Smith LLP‘s Southampton-based IP team is led by Crispin Dick, specialising in commercial IP issues such as product licensing work, naming agreements and sponsorship mandates. The team has experience in maintaining trade mark portfolios and handles oppositions to third party applications and renewals, often with a cross-border element. Celia Lloyd Davidson has recently joined the firm.

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Key clients

  • Hildon Limited
  • Kenwood Limited
  • Bowman Power Group Limited

Work highlights

  • Acting for Hildon Limited in respect of the management and administration of its international trade mark portfolio.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Crispin Dick

Other key lawyers

Helen Brown, Ryan Mitchell, Celia Lloyd Davidson