England - Yorkshire And The Humber • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Walker Morris LLP
Walker Morris LLP is instructed by a diverse roster of standout clients including Ferrero and Leeds United to advise on the management of trade mark portfolios, excelling particularly in international brand protection matters. The team regularly assists with trade mark registrations and, through its ability to handle patent and trade mark infringement claims, is particularly renowned for its strength in contentious matters. Practice head Alan Harper is highly recommended for his experience as a litigator, working on a diverse array of infringement claims for defendants and claimants, and is also active on IP licencing deals. Sarah Williams is a key contact for IP portfolio management, particularly for clients in the sport sector.
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Testimonials
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‘In recent years I have worked predominantly with Alan Harper. I find that his analysis and strategy is consistently pitched just right - a fine balance of assertiveness, cunningness, and reason - which time and time again gets an early result for his clients.’
‘Practical advice with a commercial focus.’
‘Knowledgeable and approachable.’
‘The Walker Morris team are extremely responsive and make themselves available at any time, for any situation that arises. They are highly approachable and able to explain issues in layman's terms, so we are always clear on actions required.’
‘Alan Harper is our key contact for IP matters. He is very approachable and will invest time and effort into ensuring that we get the best outcome in any circumstance. His advice is measured and fair. He has taken the time to really understand our business, which makes a major difference in our interactions.’
‘The team is responsive and provides helpful input across a variety of areas of IP law.’
‘Alan Harper has a good understanding of cross-border IP issues and differences between jurisdictions. He draws on his contentious experience when providing transactional advice, which helps make his input more focused.’
Key clients
- Banner Group
- Deckers Outdoor Corporation
- Ferrero Group
- Findel Education Limited
- Hallmark Cards Inc
- Harrison Bathrooms Limited
- Leeds United
- Leisuregrow Products
- Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund/Mibelle
- Moderna
- Moulded Fibre Products Limited
- Seabrook/Calbee
- The Meatless Farm Limited
- Watkins Drinks (t/a Mighty Pea)
- Welspun (Christy)
- Wrexham AFC
Work highlights
- Advised Ferrero Group, one of the largest chocolates and confectionery companies in the world, on the enforcement and management of its entire UK trade mark portfolio.
- Advised pioneering biotechnology company Moderna on brand clearance in relation to multiple key brands.
- Acted for Moulded Fibre Products in a High Court patent dispute.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alan Harper