Stobbs IP specialises in trade marks. The firm understands the lifecycle of brands, with specialists who can advise on brand protection strategy, management, commercialisation, and disputes. The firm can also deal with other soft IP areas such as designs. In 2021, the firm entered into an IP work partnership with EIP.
Notable soft IP practitioners: Chris Hawkes, Richard Ferguson, Louise Goodsell, Emma Pettipher, Claire Breheny, Esther Jolley, Caspar Rebling, Harriet Berridge, and Julius Stobbs.
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2025
"[Their advice was] highly tailored to our own business needs and priorities."
"If they are able to provide a quick answer, they will. But if not, they will always manage expectations about when a response will be provided."
"The team are professional and commercial and cut out the legal jargon. Clear, concise advice is what we expect from our advisors, and this is what we receive."
"Friendly and pragmatic."
"They are responsive, and their advice is very considered and clear."
"Very strategic advice considering absolutely all angles of the case."
"Highly skilled in negotiations. They were a huge help in landing a very good settlement."
"They deliver clear, crisp, business-driven advice which is still outstanding. They are always up to date on new IP developments."
"Great people."
"We take immense pride in working with some of the UK’s most outstanding trademark lawyers, renowned for their excellent skills and proven expertise. Their dedication to protecting and enhancing our brands ensures that our intellectual property is safeguarded at the highest level."
"Very responsive and understanding of our business priorities."
"Strategic, cost-efficient and client-first approach."
"Stobbs is very reasonably priced for the region, highly knowledgeable, with a deep pool of talented lawyers."
"Stobbs IP has a stellar cast of experts in their respective fields. The charity knows it can trust their advice, which is provided at pace and in a cost-effective manner."
"The Stobbs team is very communicative and always confirms receipt and responds with helpful feedback promptly. They often come to us with proactive ideas to help our business."
"They positively get into the heart of my business to understand the nuances of the portfolio and the different personalities of each of the brands we protect together. It is very much a collegiate relationship, with Stobbs providing an extension of the in-house function."
"Very responsive, understands our business, and has an innovative approach to work."
"Commercial and down-to-earth presentation of facts and solutions to the matters. Genuinely, they look to be part of the team rather than just an external adviser."
"Extremely pragmatic and commercially-focussed advice, handled professionally and personably."
Victoria Leach
"I've worked with Victoria Leach for many years, and she is excellent. Always responsive, proactive and a joy to work with."
2023
"They have an excellent understanding of our portfolio, are friendly and approachable and highly professional and importantly deliver work on time and within budget. The charity would not engage another provider to care for its portfolio."
"They are creative, easy to work with, cost-effective and practical."
"They are responsive, quick and deal with us professionally. They provide advice in a clear manner that can be shared with the business. "
"They are strategic, creative and provide a holistic brand management service. Our contact at Stobbs IP, Harriet Berridge, is a highly skilled attorney. She has deep knowledge of our industry sector and her advice always has a relevant commercial edge. "
"Value their clear communication and understanding of the brand."
"We appreciate their responsiveness."
"We particularly value that they treat us as a partner."
"We appreciate the clear and accurate fee estimates."
"We like their thinking outside the box, on top of solid effective advice."
Case studies show trade mark filing, portfolio management, and disputes work in the trade mark office and the courts. Clients include Jack Daniel’s Properties, Portsmouth Historic Quarter Trust, Dua Lipa, Iron Maiden, and Britvic. Chris Sleep, Charlotte Peach, Joel McDonald, and Geoff Steward have left the firm. In 2025, the firm acquired the IP practice of Founders Law and opened an office in the US.