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SH&P Joins the techSPARK* Community to Support Innovation in the Region
We are excited to announce that Stevens Hewlett & Perkins (SH&P) has teamed up with techSPARK* as a community partner. This collaboration is a natural fit given our expertise in intellectual Property (IP) and our commitment to protecting the innovation and inventions that drive the digital and tech sectors. techSPARK* is at the heart of the region’s "tech" ecosystem, serving to connect businesses and professionals and helping to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and growth. As a techSPARK* community partner, we…
Rose Gilroy Qualifies as a Trade Mark Attorney
We are delighted to announce that Rose Gilroy is now a fully-qualified Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, having passed her exams with flying colours. In fact, she passed almost all of her exams with "distinction", which is an absolutely fantastic achievement. The dedication Rose has shown in her day-to-day work as well as the hours she has put in studying in her spare time cannot be underestimated. It has all paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of her! Well done,…
Unlock the Power of Your Intellectual Property: Discover Free IP Clinics at Stevens Hewlett & Perkins
Did you know that Stevens Hewlett & Perkins offer free IP Clinics to any business or individual, which can be held in-person, online or by telephone? In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, safeguarding your intellectual property (IP) has never been more critical. Whether you are an individual innovator, a dynamic start-up or a well-established multinational company, the value of your IP can be the cornerstone of your success. Even so, navigating the complex world of intellectual property law can be…
Understanding the Tribunal Practice Notice 1/2024 – Restricting Trade Mark Specifications
If you are a business owner dealing with a trade mark dispute and being challenged by another party in tribunal proceedings, then it is sometimes important to know how to manage the scope of your trade mark registration or application in so far as the goods and/or services it covers because successfully doing so can often lead to settlement and moving past the dispute. This practice notice from the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) offers guidance on how to handle…
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Meet the team
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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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…
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.…
