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SH&P Opens Cardiff Office at Tramshed Tech to Support Welsh Innovators

We are excited to announce that Stevens Hewlett & Perkins (SH&P) is expanding into Wales with a new office presence at Tramshed Tech in Cardiff. Over the past year, we have built strong relationships across the Welsh innovation community working with a number of ambitious businesses, universities, and networks to support their intellectual property needs. This move marks the next step in our ongoing commitment to the Welsh innovative eco-system. We are proud to already be advising some brilliant Welsh…

Robert Gaunt Retires from SH&P After 43 Years

 (l-r) Camille Bates, Robin Webster,  Robert Gaunt and Peter Cornford With a mix of gratitude and sadness, SH&P wish to announce the retirement of Robert Gaunt, who has left the firm after an incredible 43 years of service. Robert joined the SH&P London Office in 1982 and subsequently dual qualified as a patent and trade mark attorney. He has been a cornerstone of SH&P life over the last four decades and has contributed significantly to the fortunes of the firm…

SH&P Launches Pitch & Protect: The £10k IP Fund for Startups and Innovators

An Exclusive Opportunity to Win £10,000 in Intellectual Property Support Are you an ambitious startup or early-stage business with an innovative idea? Whether you are developing groundbreaking technology, a revolutionary product, or a distinctive brand identity, securing your intellectual property (IP) is key to long term success. At Stevens Hewlett & Perkins (SH&P), we understand the challenges early-stage businesses face in protecting their innovations. That’s why we have launched Pitch & Protect: The £10k IP Fund – a unique opportunity…

SH&P Supporting Children’s Hospice South West in 2025

Each year, we select a regional charity to support through fundraising, awareness campaigns and employee engagement. This year, we are delighted to announce that “Children’s Hospice South West” has been chosen as our nominated charity for 2025. Children’s Hospice South West is a highly regarded charity that provides professional care for babies, children and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions, offering both hospice care and professional family support services. The charity’s mission is to ensure that every child receives…

SH&P Welcomes New Patent Partner Andrew Flaxman!

The SH&P Partners (l-r) David Powell, Jonathan Sutton, Robin Webster, Andrew Flaxman, Camille Bates, Richard Turner and Peter Cornford We are excited to welcome Andrew Flaxman as a partner in our expanding patent department. An experienced UK and European patent attorney, Andrew brings extensive expertise in intellectual property protection, with a strong focus on supporting start-ups and providing strategic patents guidance. Andrew has vast experience across various technical fields, including computing and software, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, household appliances…

A Brief Guide to Non-Conventional Trade Marks

When considering registered trade mark protection, you may be aware of the options to apply to register a name or logo, but you may not realise there are a number of other possibilities available. This is because a trade mark is understood to be any sign that is capable of being represented by the trade mark register - as long as it is clearly understood what is being protected. No matter what format of the trade mark it must always…

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