We provide not just copyright, trade marks, designs and patent services but also a wide range of litigation and commercial advice.

Threats to the luxury, fashion and consumer markets as a result of unfair competition, parallel imports and counterfeit goods are notorious. Innovative and growing businesses need the reassurance of cost effective domestic and international IP protection and advisory services in order to secure robust and enforceable IP rights.

With much experience in this sector and an understanding of the particular demands and nuances of the market, we have a proven track record in preventing both brand dilution and reduction of income and profiles as a result of challenges to the rightful IP right owner. Taking appropriate action to stop infringements before they damage the identity and reputation of your brand is a key feature of our services in this fast moving digital age.

Our clients range from sole traders to global brand leaders in the food and drink, cosmetics, luxury goods, fashion, sport, footwear industries.

We provide a comprehensive IP service which includes

  • Devising global IP strategies
  • IP portfolio audit and management
  • Due diligence on IP rights
  • Patents, trade marks, designs and copyright
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Litigation in UK, German and EU courts
  • Legal and transactional advice
  • Licensing and commercial agreements
  • Repackaging cases
  • Anti-counterfeiting and border measures
  • Confidential information and trade secrets
  • Global IP enforcement
From offices in London and Southampton, it competes at the highest level on a worldwide basis.
IAM Patent 1000
D Young & Co LLP advises a range of clients, including rock and pop groups, media organisations, and the fashion and food and beverage industries.
Legal 500
Clients can one-stop shop here with supreme confidence.
World Trademark Review 1000
The trailblazing move [to recruit solicitors] has equipped the firm to provide persuasive one-stop service to a cadre of prestigious household name.
World Trademark Review 1000
Good commercial acumen.
Legal 500
Top-notch on brands.
Chambers
The group works for an impressive and diverse client list.
Legal 500
A firm enthusiastically recommended by its clients.
IAM Patent 1000
D Young & Co provides a very responsive service and clear, accurate legal advice on trade mark and design right issues.
Legal 500
Venerable yet dynamic patent and trade mark firm with household-name clients in all major industrial sectors.
Chambers
D Young & Co’s killer USP is its seamless integration of trademark attorney and legal teams; clients can one-stop shop here with supreme confidence.
World Trademark Review 1000
D Young & Co LLP advises a range of clients, including rock and pop groups, media organisations, and the fashion and food and beverage industries.
Legal 500
Its substantial roster of attorneys enables it to cover nearly every specialism and need, including litigation.
Chambers

Meet the team

Partners

Anthony Albutt
Anthony Albutt
Partner, Patent Attorney
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David Alcock
David Alcock
Partner, Patent Attorney
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Anton Baker
Anton Baker
Partner, Patent Attorney
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Jana Bogatz
Jana Bogatz
Partner, Rechtsanwältin
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Richard Burton
Richard Burton
Partner, Trade Mark Attorney
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Matthew Dick
Matthew Dick
Partner, Solicitor
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Gabriele Engels
Gabriele Engels
Partner, Rechtsanwältin
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Tamsin Holman
Tamsin Holman
Partner, Solicitor
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Jonathan Jackson
Jonathan Jackson
Partner, Patent Attorney
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Jackie Johnson
Jackie Johnson
Partner, Trade Mark Attorney
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Gemma Kirkland
Gemma Kirkland
Partner, Trade Mark Attorney
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Anna Reid
Anna Reid
Partner, Solicitor
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Yvonne Stone
Yvonne Stone
Partner, Rechtsanwältin
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Senior Associates

Sarah Brooks
Sarah Brooks
Senior Associate, Trade Mark Attorney
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Peter Byrd
Peter Byrd
Senior Associate, Solicitor
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Kate Cheney
Kate Cheney
Senior Associate, Trade Mark Attorney
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Olivia Oxton
Olivia Oxton
Senior Associate, Solicitor
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Gemma Sparrow
Gemma Sparrow
Senior Associate, Patent Attorney
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Associates

Tara Fitz Gerald
Tara Fitz Gerald
Associate, Patent Attorney
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Phil Leonard
Phil Leonard
Associate, Solicitor
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Abigail Macklin
Abigail Macklin
Associate, Trade Mark Attorney
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Rachel Pellatt
Rachel Pellatt
Associate, Trade Mark Attorney
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Attorneys, Rechtsanwälte & Solicitors

Jacqueline Feigl
Jacqueline Feigl
Rechtsanwältin
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Agnieszka Stephenson
Agnieszka Stephenson
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Assistants

Laurie Ford
Laurie Ford
Legal Manager
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Sophia Karim
Sophia Karim
Legal Assistant
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Sophie Rann
Sophie Rann
Trade Mark Assistant
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Consultants

Ian Starr
Ian Starr
Consultant, Solicitor
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Richard Willoughby
Richard Willoughby
Consultant, Solicitor
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IP Support

Mel Gregg
Mel Gregg
Trade Mark and Design Specialist
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Stefanie Koroll
Stefanie Koroll
Trade Mark and Design Specialist
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Nadia Matos-Moss
Nadia Matos-Moss
Trade Mark and Design Administrator
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Anna Scheuermann
Anna Scheuermann
Trade Mark and Design Specialist
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