Geared to handle collaboration agreements, IP litigation, and trademark portfolio work, Howes Percival LLP enjoys a strong reputation in the fashion, food and drink, as well as software sectors. Matthew Talbot leads the practice and splits his time between Leicester and Northampton. Talbot is an experienced IP litigator and often handles copyright, design rights, patents, and trade mark disputes. Leicester-based Hannah Steggles is knowledgeable of IP licenses and IT outsourcing agreements, she is also experienced before the UK Intellectual Property Office. In Northampton, Jenna Bruce is skilled in IP licensing, maintenance agreements, and software developments, while Stephen Ruse’s caseload encompasses infringement matters.
L'éditorial du Legal 500

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Hannah Steggles is one of the best partners I have had the pleasure of working with in my career. I have been consistently impressed with how she handles cases. She and the HP team are my go-to referral for clients requiring solicitors. Hannah has excellent legal knowledge and provides excellent strategic advice.'
  • 'Stephen Ruse is an excellent associate who is calm and focused in his approach.’
  • ‘Matt Talbot is knowledgeable and strategic, Hannah Steggles is enthusiastic and creative, and Stephen Ruse is an up-and-coming associate with good knowledge and sound judgment.'
  • ‘Matthew Talbot has been the very approachable driving force in our experience at HP. He is a delight to know and always helps, even if an area is not his expertise, he brings someone forward who is.'
  • ‘The HP team are friendly, diligent, and have a large "toolkit" at their dispense in their people and expertise. Matthew Talbot's enthusiasm right from the start really helped us grow in confidence.'
  • ‘The team are consistently excellent. They combine being personable and practicable with excellent technical legal knowledge. The team use technology effectively, for example to compare various documents.’
  • ‘They have a strong team with a number of experienced IP litigators.’

Clients clés

  • Business Software Alliance, Inc. (“BSA”)
  • Start-rite Shoes Limited
  • FibreFab Limited
  • Prokon Software Limited
  • Robovision Limited
  • Craft Buddy Limited
  • Imperial International Ltd
  • The National Forest Company
  • Autodesk Ltd
  • Internetwork Media Ltd

Points forts

  • Advised Business Software Alliance Inc on behalf of the BSA, whose members include Autodesk, Siemens, PTC, Prokon, Exocad, Maxon and Graphisoft on infringement actions.
  • Advising Prokon Software Limited on its IP strategy in the UK and Europe, including obtaining trade mark protection and protection measures.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Responsable de la pratique

Matthew Talbot

Autres avocats clés

Hannah Steggles; Jenna Bruce; Stephen Ruse; James Howarth; Kavita Raikundalia