Venner Shipley

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Firm Profile

Venner Shipley provides an innovative, bespoke service through our team of expert UK and European trade mark attorneys. Our team combines commercial insight and experience with legal expertise to help clients achieve their goals whilst ensuring strong brand protection.

We joined forces with AA Thornton in December 2024, doubling the size of our team and becoming a leading force in the industry.

We specialise in managing and optimising trade mark portfolios for a wide range of well-known global brands across numerous sectors, including FMCG, pharma, engineering, IT solutions and professional services. We offer practical, commercially focused solutions, providing a tailored service to meet our clients’ requirements, from multinational corporations to SMEs.

With offices in London, Cambridge, Guildford, Manchester, Oxford, Tunbridge Wells, Alicante and Munich, we offer comprehensive brand protection across the UK and EU.

Our team can assist you with:

  • Advising on and implementing effective trade mark filing, protection and enforcement strategies
  • IP portfolio management, advising on ownership, and handling renewals
  • Filing and defending opposition and cancellation actions
  • Initiating and defending trade mark infringement and passing off actions, with a tactical focus on achieving the best outcomes through litigation or settlement
  • Managing and handling disputes before the UK Courts, Company Names, and Domain Names Tribunals
  • Advising on trade mark licensing and drafting agreements

For an initial IP and brand consultation, contact us at [email protected] or 020 7600 4212.

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