Thrings LLP offers comprehensive intellectual property services to a diverse clientele from SMEs to multinationals, encompassing global IP portfolio management as well as enforcement and prosecution. For its cross-border matters, the firm leverages its extensive network to work alongside other law firms on international IP transactions and disputes. Megan Jefferies heads the practice, excelling in contentious IP matters alongside issues around brand and data protection.

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  • ‘Thrings are practical and strategic in their advice, and super responsive to client needs.'

  • 'The quality of their advice, level of understanding, and excellent communication make them a pleasure to deal with.’

  • 'I have always felt when I am calling Thrings that we will quickly pick up where we last left off and I value this tremendously.'

  • 'I feel I can trust Thrings as a business, that I know what I am getting, that they will be clear about everything, and that they help me to do my bit better. Can't say it plainer than that!’

Key clients

  • Miller Harris Fragrances Limited
  • TrueSpeed Communications Limited
  • Procurri Europe Limited
  • Kenro Limited
  • AB Dynamics Plc
  • Wildanet Limited
  • Queensberry Promotions Limited
  • Lovehoney Group Limited
  • GS Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Limited

Work highlights

  • Carried out both contentious and non-contentious IP work for Queensberry Promotions Limited, firming up the business’ brand protection, advising on sponsorship arrangements with third parties and branding agreements with boxing venues as well as managing, expanding and prosecuting QPL’s global trade mark portfolio.
  • Managing Miller Harris Fragrances Limited's global portfolio of trade marks, including further strategic expansion and the defence of opposition proceedings overseas.
  • Advised a London and New York based provider of leadership and development programs in relation to its brand protection, registered a raft of figurative and word marks to secure its branding in the UK and are currently advising on expansion of protection overseas.

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Practice head

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Megan Jefferies