Author: Amber Spong

The firm, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, is planning further expansion.

In an exclusive interview, Managing IP caught up with Adam Morallee and the firm’s newly appointed head of trade marks, Stephen Lowry, to discuss its aims and why it is now focussing on building a trade mark prosecution practice to rival its litigation business. You can read the full article on their website.

Brandsmiths has appointed Stephen Lowry as Head of Trade Marks, Design & Copyright. He joined Brandsmiths from Barker Brettell in July this year and has in-house experience at Jaguar Land Rover and high street retailer Boots.

Stephen brings extensive experience in all areas of trade mark law, including clearance, prosecution, and portfolio management. He has also been recognised in Managing IP's 2024 edition of IP STARS.

A chance to reflect

“The appointment of Stephen will help us start to accelerate that goal [building a prosecution practice]. We have six members of the [prosecution] team now, but the aim is to increase that in the coming months and years by bringing in outstanding individuals and acquiring teams and other firms. Our 10th anniversary is approaching, and the milestone has given us a chance to reflect on our strategy. We started as a litigation firm, and we have grown hugely. The aim now is to build a prosecution team, alongside our commercial practice, to rival our litigation team.”
Adam Morallee, CEO & Founder

All bases covered
Morallee and Lowry emphasise the importance of litigation and prosecution expertise for firms aiming to deliver exceptional service to their clients.

Lowry adds that the firm’s litigation pedigree was part of the reason he came on board. He says:
“Acting for clients three times at the Supreme Court in one year is unheard of. It clearly stands by clients and is brave and bold. For our hires, we want to find people that fit that bill.”

About Brandsmiths
Brandsmiths is the go-to firm for the world’s leading brands. With a highly skilled team of IP lawyers, the firm specialises in all matters related to trade marks, copyright, patents, rights & designs, confidential information, and database rights.

If you would like to discuss trade mark protection and / or prosecution in more detail, please get in touch.