Clarion‘s broad IP offering encompasses the filing of trade marks and designs, enforcement actions relating to patent infringements, and IP litigation, with the team standing out for its international capacity and work with clients in the medical, pharma and retail sectors. Practice head Esther Kirwan has in-depth experience in patent litigation as well as assisting across trade marks, designs, patents and copyright work. Kirwan is supported by Sue Streatfield, who covers non-contentious IP matters, and trade mark attorney Lindsey Wrenn. Sarah Molloy is another key name for her work on global trade mark portfolios.

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Key clients

  • Hermes Parcelnet Limited trading as Evri
  • Asics UK Limited
  • Neom Limited
  • Frasers Group PLC and Sportsdirect.com Group Limited
  • Freeman Grattan Holdings
  • Sportswift Limited trading as Card Factory
  • Orion Publishing Group Limited
  • Genuit Group PLC
  • Ellers Farm Distillery Limited
  • Synthomer Group Plc

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Esther Kirwan

Other key lawyers

Lindsey Wrenn, Sue Streatfield, Sarah Molloy, Laura Savio