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Howard Kennedy's IP team maintains position in WTR 1000

Howard Kennedy’s IP team has maintained its ranking in the latest WTR 1000, with Silver for Prosecution & Strategy, Bronze for Enforcement & Litigation, and Recommended for Transactions.

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We are delighted to announce that our Intellectual Property team has maintained its position in the latest WTR 1000 rankings. The firm has achieved a Silver ranking for Prosecution and Strategy, a Bronze ranking for Enforcement and Litigation, and is Recommended for Transactions.

Individually, our team members have also received high praise:

Robert Lands:

  • Silver - Individuals: prosecution and strategy
  • Recommended - Individuals: transactions

Recognised for his excellence in trade mark filings, prosecution, opposition, and advisory work, as well as licensing and sponsorship agreements. Clients describe him as “an excellent and highly trusted IP lawyer with years of proven diligence and commercial acumen.”

Colin Sawdy:

  • Silver - Individuals: prosecution and strategy
  • Recommended - Individuals: Anti-Counterfeiting

Commended for handling UK trade mark prosecution for large clients, effectively managing applications, responses to refusals, and renewals. He is noted for providing “thorough yet practical advice" and for his “critical thinking and keen understanding of UK trade mark law.”

Alex Watt:

  • Recommended - Individuals: transaction

Praised as a “go-to practitioner who excels in client support,” delivering practical and commercial solutions, making him “an invaluable asset to any in-house team.”

Rosie Burbidge:

  • Silver - Individuals: enforcement and litigation

Recently joined the team and recognised for her creative problem-solving, balancing business needs with legal considerations. She “consistently delivers a high standard of advice and support,” with “outstanding” communication skills.

These accolades reflect our commitment to providing exceptional IP services and our dedication to meeting our clients’ needs with creativity and pragmatism.

 

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