Partner, Trade Mark Attorney Southampton
Profile of Richard Burton

I am a trade mark and design attorney and I specialise in portfolio handling, clearance, prosecution and contentious matters, with a particular focus on trade marks and designs. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is developing longstanding and trusting relationships with clients. Dealing with various worldwide portfolios enables me to make a real tangible difference to client’s businesses. Many of my clients see me as a trusted advisor and an extension to their in-house teams, which is very rewarding.

Having joined D Young & Co in 2006 I am a partner with experience of acting before both the UKIPO and EUIPO. I have a great deal of experience in negotiating the settlement of trade mark disputes on a national and worldwide basis and represent clients in inter partes proceedings before the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO). I am also experienced in the filing and prosecution of designs for a wide variety of clients.

I deal with diverse clients of all shapes and size from start-ups to SMEs and multinational corporations and in various sectors including luxury goods, electronics, cosmetics and fashion goods through to music and entertainment services and real estate.

I am a member of the Designs and Copyright Committee for the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA). I regularly write articles for internal and external publications and speak at conferences and exhibitions on trade marks, brand protection and designs.

Awards

Qualifikationen

  • LLB Law and Marketing Degree.
  • LLM Masters Degree in Intellectual Property.
  • Advanced Trade Mark Law, Queen Mary, University of London.
  • Professional Certificate in Trade Mark Law, Nottingham Trent University.
  • Trade Mark Attorney Litigator 2013.
  • Chartered Trade Mark Attorney 2012.

Mitgliedschaften

  • Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA).
  • International Trade Mark Association (INTA).
  • European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA).
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Richard is a smart operator who responds promptly with precise answers that are straight to the point. He is able to work through difficult and sensitive challenges, and is proactive, cost effective and commercially oriented.
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Richard understands the specific challenges facing a business and provides thoughtful, innovative solutions to complex problems.
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Richard Burton’s expertise and friendly approach was crucial in solving a conflict in a way that was beneficial for both parties.
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The D Young & Co trade marks team is strong.
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Richard goes above and beyond to provide top-quality work product.
World Trademark Review 1000
Richard’s expertise, responsiveness and overall communication skills make him wonderful to work with. He is practical, efficient, organized and his attention to detail and the quality of his legal writing are exceptional. Richard goes above and beyond to provide top-quality work product. 
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