Trethowans LLP expanded its IP practice in October 2023 with the arrival of IP and IT partner Laura Trapnell in Bournemouth, formerly at Paris Smith LLP; she is particularly well versed in relation to trade mark matters and heads the practice. The group’s advisory portfolio consists of IP disputes, including those pertaining to copyright, as well as trade mark management and support on transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Laura Trapnell is an excellent solicitor with wide knowledge of intellectual property law and many years' experience in the field.’
‘Truly client centric, flexible and able to adapt to requirements.’
‘Laura Trapnell is consistently reliable, pragmatic, timely and on point.’
'Laura Trapnell is a leading lawyer in the IP sector with a wealth of experience behind her. The result is a top tier service.'
Key clients
- Hobbycraft Trading Limited
- Stark Building Materials UK Limited
- Saint-Gobain Limited
- Mascolo Limited (trading as Toni & Guy)
- Kinetic Games
- Longleat Enterprises
- Southern Stronghold Limited
- Amy Goodman Sculptor and Portrait Artist Ltd
- Nicola Diodovich
- Shareholders of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee Limited (share sale)
Work highlights
- Advised Hobbycraft in relation to various IP matters, including but not limited to the management of its IP portfolio and its IP-related disputes, which involved the unauthorised use and misuse of Hobbycraft images online and in-store.
- Advised the shareholders of Jimmy's Iced Coffee in the sale of the entire issued share capital of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee Limited to Britvic Soft Drinks Limited.
- Advised Amy Goodman Sculptor and Portrait Artist Ltd in the negotiation of contracts for a commission to produce two bronze statues of the late Queen to be located in public spaces in Andover and Romsey.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laura Trapnell