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No Stranger Thing Than Bad Faith in Trade Mark Law
Background On 27 June 2024, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) issued a decision (under case reference O/0611/24) for a trade mark opposition case in which the opponent (Netflix Studios, LLC) had claimed the applicant (Zheng Shu) had filed a trade mark application in bad faith and contrary to the law of passing off. The mark in question was for the sign “Thinkingcaphellfireclub”, filed by Zheng Shu on 10 June 2022 in relation to toys and games. It was opposed…
A Win Against TAT But No Bad Faith Here
Background This trade mark case involved an opposition based on Section 5(2)(b) as well as a claim for "bad faith" under Section 3(6). The opposition was partially successful under the Section 5(2)(b) ground, but the opponent’s lack of evidence meant that they were unable to establish bad faith and this claim under Section 3(6) failed in its entirety. Details On 8 September 2022, the Turkish applicant MEMİŞOĞLU TARIM ÜRÜNLERİ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ filed a UK trade mark application to register…
The Strategic Advantages of an IP Audit: Why Every Business Should Consider One
In today's highly competitive business environment, intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets a company can possess. From patents and trade marks to trade secrets and design rights, intellectual property forms the backbone of a company's innovation, branding, market position and success. However, many businesses fail to fully understand or manage their intellectual property assets effectively. This is where an IP Audit comes into play. An IP Audit is a systematic review of a company's intellectual property…
Can You Patent Software or an App? Here’s What You Need to Know
Can You Patent Software or an App? Here’s What You Need to Know We are asked routinely whether it is possible for a business or individual to patent software and obtain legal protection for it. In today's tech-driven world, software and applications are at the heart of many innovations. If you have developed a new piece of software or an application, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is: Can I patent this? The answer to patenting software…
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Meet the team
Peter Cornford
Brands & Trade Marks, In-House Management of TM Portfolios, Product Design & Copyright
- Partner
- Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
Peter has worked as a trade mark lawyer for over 30 years, qualifying as a trade mark attorney in 1994 and then becoming a partner in 2005. His experience and sound understanding of trade mark law and how to achieve successful outcomes in complex situations is rated highly by his clients. Much of Peter’s practice is built on client recommendation.
Peter specialises in the protection, exploitation and enforcement of trade marks. He is involved continuously in a wide variety of…
Richard Turner
Inventions & Innovations, Product Design & Copyright
- Partner
- Chartered Patent Attorney
- European Patent Attorney
Richard has over 25 years’ continuous experience in the patent profession, firstly in private practice, then in the patent department of Philips Electronics and most recently running his own practice, which has been merged with Stevens, Hewlett and Perkins. Richard works primarily in the fields of electronics and mechanical engineering, especially in software and systems, packaging, display, lighting, caravan, machinery and security technologies. Richard also handles a significant amount of design work, particularly UK registered and unregistered design rights.
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David Powell
Brands & Trade Marks, Domain Names, Websites & E-commerce, In-House Management of TM Portfolios
- Senior Partner
- Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
David is a Trade Mark Attorney and a partner of SH&P, which he joined in 1998. Having qualified in 2002, he can call on a wealth of experience covering all aspects of the trade mark spectrum when advising clients with commercial interests which span a wide range of sectors and territories/markets. David is also heavily involved in the formulation of the overall strategical focus and direction of the firm’s trade mark practice and the day to day running of the…
Jonathan Sutton
Brands & Trade Marks, In-House Management of TM Portfolios
- Partner
- Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
Jon has been with SH&P since 1996. Prior to joining SH&P Jon worked as a Senior Examiner at the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office dealing with trade mark applications filed under the 1983 and 1994 Trade Marks Act. He manages the trade mark portfolios of some of the firm’s largest clients and advises on the clearance, prosecution and enforcement of the client’s trade marks.
Jon provides advice to a range of clients from sole traders to large…
Robin Webster
Brands & Trade Marks, Domain Names, Websites & E-commerce, In-House Management of TM Portfolios
- Partner
- Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
After graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cardiff University in 1992, Robin began his career as a patent and trade mark searcher. Originally from London, Robin relocated to Bristol in 1998 whilst working at another patent and trade mark attorney firm, before joining SH&P in 2003. Robin qualified as a trade mark attorney in 2004 and continues to represent a wide variety of clients ranging from individual entrepreneurs to multinational conglomerates.
In his role as Trade Mark Attorney Robin…
Leona Walker
Brands & Trade Marks, In-House Management of TM Portfolios
- Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
Leona joined SH&P in 2022 and is a senior associate within the firms Brands & Trade Marks Team, and is a qualified Trade Mark Attorney Litigator. She has considerable expertise in UK and EU trade mark portfolio management and enforcement.
She has advised businesses in a wide range of sectors including telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, fashion and entertainment, and has spent time on secondment at a multinational logistics company.
Prior to qualifying as a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in…
Tina Rees-Pedlar
Brands & Trade Marks, In-House Management of TM Portfolios
- Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
Tina joined SH&P in 2021 as a Trade Mark Attorney. Having graduated from St Andrews University with a MA in Applied Economics in 2004 ,she worked in the field of financial services until 2011 when she embarked on a career change into the field of Intellectual Property. Tina qualified as a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in 2013 and is also an Irish Trade Mark Agent.
Over the years, Tina has advised businesses across various industries, including fintech, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, fashion,…
Leanne Rogers
In-House Management of TM Portfolios, Support Services
- Head of Renewals (IP)
Leanne has been working in the Trade Mark profession for 17 years starting as a Trade Mark Co-ordinator for the in-house department of an international company. She joined SH&P as Trade Mark Renewals Manager in 2004 and manages the records and renewal team. Leanne is responsible for and plays a key role in the development and operation of our online client database My SH&P and Online Renewals. Over the past 17 years Leanne has gained extensive knowledge of global trade…
Dave Burborough
In-House Management of TM Portfolios, Support Services
- IP Paralegal Team Manager
- CITMA Paralegal
Dave joined the firm in 2003 and successfully passed the CITMA Paralegal examination in 2006.
Dave manages and provides training to our team of support staff who provide paralegal support to the firms' trade mark attorneys. He has experience of trade mark filing, prosecution and enforcement on a worldwide basis. Dave’s passion for client-care also sees him play a key role in developing and adapting the firms' systems and procedures to improve efficiency and meet individual client service requirements. In…
Bob Barnes
In-House Management of TM Portfolios, Support Services
- IP Systems and Business Development Director
Bob joined the firm in 2000 and is integral to SH&P as our IP Systems and Business Development Director, with key responsibilities for maintaining and developing all the systems and processes that make sure SH&P runs smoothly and efficiently every day, as well as developing new business by interfacing with clients, law firms and new leads.
Bob has particular expertise in new trade mark portfolio integrations and client-driven system modifications and adaptions to meet particular client needs.…
