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It’s a small world. But it’s getting increasingly complex and challenging. To navigate this dynamic global IP landscape successfully, you need a partner with agility, insight and clear commercial focus.

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IP & Brexit guidance
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IP & Brexit guidance

Our latest guidance relating to intellectual property rights after Brexit.

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UK Trademark Attorney Firm of the Year
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UK Trademark Attorney Firm of the Year

We are delighted to announce that D Young & Co has been recognised as the UK Trademark Attorney Firm of the Year in the 2019 Global IP Awards.

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We can help with all your IP needs – from patents, trade marks and designs to litigation, licensing and strategy. We offer a cost-effective, streamlined service to our clients, under one roof.

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One of the best and biggest firms in Europe.
Chambers
With offices in London, Southampton and Munich, D Young & Co has its finger very much on the pulse of mainstream European patent prosecution.
IAM Patent 1000
One of the very best in the market, employing some of the most impressive practitioners and involved in some of the most interesting work.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
Reliably outstanding performance.
World Trademark Review 1000
If you have an IP matter in the UK and are looking for a firm that can deliver great results at a reasonable price, we strongly recommend D Young & Co.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
They are exceptionally effective and will surpass your expectations.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
Unfailingly responsive, thorough, creative and prompt.
Legal 500
Bold advocacy in support of our company's interests, with a finely honed sense of what is achievable in the real world.
World Trademark Review 1000
2019 UK Trademark Attorney Firm of the Year - Global IP Awards.
World Trademark Review & IAM Patent
Clients looking for legal, technical and procedural excellence will find it in spades here.
IAM Patent 1000
They do not rest on their laurels, but are always looking at ways to improve the service they provide.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
Meet the team
From our IP Knowledge Bank

Lego blocks out competitor’s invalid EU design registration

08 August 2019
In a recent decision from the EUIPO, Lego has been successful in invalidating a competitor’s EU design registration relating to…
William Burrell
William Burrell
Senior Associate, Patent Attorney
Lego blocks out competitor’s invalid EU design registration

Post Brexit intellectual property rights

28 May 2019
D Young & Co is prepared for any changes that Brexit may bring. We have offices in the UK and…
Post Brexit intellectual property rights

Optis v Apple update: SEP & FRAND

16 July 2019
In Optis v Apple, Optis is asserting against Apple that seven of its patents are valid, essential and infringed and…
Antony Craggs
Antony Craggs
Partner, Solicitor
Optis v Apple update: SEP & FRAND

Headstock in the clouds? Don’t fret (just yet)

09 July 2019
Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ (PRS) trade mark for a guitar headstock was held to be non-distinctive by the Board of…
Flora Cook
Flora Cook
Senior Associate, Trade Mark Attorney
Headstock in the clouds? Don’t fret (just yet)

Another loss for Cadbury in purple trade mark battle

09 July 2019
This is yet another episode in the Nestlé v Cadbury trade mark conflict series (see “related articles” right and below).…
Jackie Johnson
Jackie Johnson
Partner, Trade Mark Attorney
Another loss for Cadbury in purple trade mark battle
Newsletters
Patent <br>Newsletter<br> No.72 Aug 14, 2019
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No.72 Aug 14, 2019
Trade Mark <br>Newsletter<br> No.105 Jul 09, 2019
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Dyoung Ft Europe Patent Firm

Financial Times recognises D Young & Co as a leading European patent firm

12 July 2019
We are pleased to be recognised as one of Europe’s leading patent law firms in the Financial Times’ 2019 survey.
Financial Times recognises D Young & Co as a leading European patent firm
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Associate, Rechtsanwältin Yvonne Stone joins D Young & Co's Munich team

01 July 2019
Leading European intellectual property firm, D Young & Co LLP, has today announced the appointment of Yvonne Stone as an…
Associate, Rechtsanwältin Yvonne Stone joins D Young & Co's Munich team
Events
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IP after Brexit: A practical guide to UK & EU trade mark and design practice
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IP after Brexit: A practical guide to UK & EU trade mark and design practice
Dyoung Event Marques Dublin 19

MARQUES Annual Conference
17 - 20 September 2019
Dublin, Ireland
MARQUES Annual Conference
Dyoung Event Washingtondc

IPO Annual Meeting
24-26 September 2019
Washington DC, USA
IPO Annual Meeting

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