2026
"D Young's team has been consistently excellent over the year, with Jana Bogatz and Yvonne Stone deserving special recognition. They are very responsive and provide clear and pragmatic guidance, notably in relation to opposition matters."
"The administrative team at D Young has been exceptional — highly organized, responsive, and proactive in managing the German trademark filing for one of our main clients."
"I have been consistently impressed with D Young's responsiveness, and depth of expertise. All the members of the team have strong legal knowledge and at the same time they have a very pragmatic, client-oriented approach."
"D Young & Co’s IP litigation team stands out for its strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent advocacy skills. They handle complex patent and IP disputes with a clear focus on both legal strength and commercial impact. The team is highly responsive and well-prepared, offering practical advice at every stage of litigation. Their ability to translate technical issues into persuasive legal arguments is particularly impressive, and their deep familiarity with UK and European procedures makes them a trusted partner in high-stakes disputes."
"The prosecution and filing team at D Young & Co is highly reliable, professional, and efficient. They provide clear guidance throughout the patent and trademark application process and ensure deadlines and formalities are handled with great care. Their drafting and prosecution work reflect a strong technical foundation and attention to detail, which significantly improves the quality and strength of IP portfolios."
"D Young & Co’s advisory team provides high-quality, strategic and business-oriented advice. They take the time to understand clients’ industries and objectives, enabling them to deliver solutions that are both legally sound and commercially relevant."
Yvonne Stone
"Yvonne has been one of my primary contact, demonstrating exceptional responsiveness and providing comprehensive, well-considered advice."
Gemma Kirkland
"Gemma Kirkland stands out for her sharp legal insight and dedication to helping clients successfully develop and protect their brands. Her experience before both the EUIPO and UKIPO is evident in the confidence and precision with which she handles filings, oppositions, and strategic portfolio matters. Gemma brings a personal sense of satisfaction to the process, which translates into highly engaged, responsive client service."
2025
A client uses the firm "because [they] know Jana Bogatz and her team very well and know how reliable they are".
The team's "accuracy and responsiveness" impressed another client.
"D Young in Germany has an excellent team. They can handle anything and everything [concerning] trade marks. They provide excellent and thorough search and clearance results.
"They handle trade mark applications promptly and at a fair price. And, as noted above, they are very efficient in handling trade mark oppositions, making sure that an appropriate resolution is reached."
"They have always provided our clients with [IP] services at the highest level of professionalism."
"They are knowledgeable, responsive, friendly, and professional. They have shown themselves able to be flexible on fees where it really matters."
"The lawyers are laser-focused on the needs of the client. They take a business-centred approach. They'll fight where necessary but seek a reasonable resolution when that's the best solution for their client.
"They promptly respond to enquiries, their advice is clear and concise, and their rates are very reasonable. They are very easy to deal with as well."
"We have been working with D Young for a number of years and have always found that they work quickly and efficiently."
"What truly sets D Young apart is the strength of its team. Every individual I have interacted with is knowledgeable, approachable, and committed to delivering the best possible results."
Jana Bogatz and Yvonne Stone
"Jana Bogatz and Yvonne Stone provide stellar service."
Gabriele Engels
"I am very confident in her abilities in [trade marks]."
2023
"They seek to settle matters where appropriate. But, where necessary, they are quite adept at oppositions and cancellations.
"Their written opinions are easy to understand and business-focused. Their rates are quite reasonable. And they respond promptly and are available for phone conferences, as necessary."
"They provide business-sensitive advice, always seeking the optimum solution for their clients. Their communications are clear and concise. They respond promptly, and their rates are quite reasonable."
"Their team is young, freshly minted and brilliantly led."
"They are creative and extremely professional. At the same time they deliver their excellent work at reasonable prices and within all tight deadlines set."
"The team is very experienced, always friendly, responsive and cost-sensitive – perfect to work with."
Jana Bogatz
"Jana Bogatz and her team are excellent. They provide business-friendly advice and counsel."
"Ms. Jana Bogatz is extremely well versed on IP matters in their jurisdiction."
