Paul Walsh

BA Law, University of Oxford 
Qualified 1983
Partner 1988

Paul is an industry-acknowledged leader in all aspects of "brands" law. He is head of the brands practice and specialises in the entirety of the work - from brand and design creation to brand enforcement and exploitation. In terms of exploitation and use of brands, he advises not only on IP rights but day-to-day use of brands in market. This includes advertising, specific product regulatory regimes and relevant consumer law.
 
As well as being a well-renowned litigator, Paul's litigious practice is one of dispute resolution, in which the commercial avoidance and settlement of disputes is every bit as important as victories in the Courts. Paul is an accredited mediator and a member of International Trademark Association's Distinguished Panel of Neutrals, and acts as both neutral mediator and parties' representative in mediations.
 
Paul has lectured and taught widely on brands and dispute resolution. In addition to his many corporate clients, he also acts as the legal adviser to the British Brands Group - a UK industry body of brand manufacturers which is widely acknowledged as the UK industry "voice for brands".
 
Directory credentials
Rated as a leading individual for both Advertising & Marketing and Intellectual Property in Chambers and Partners  (2010). Recognised as a leading individual in The Legal 500(2009), Rated as a leading non-patent litigator by PLC Which lawyer? IP in Business Transactions 2009/10. Recommended as an IP Lawyer in Legal Experts (2010 edition). Also recommended in Who's Who Legal directory for Trademarks.

"Joint head of the firm's trade marks and brands group, Paul Walsh has a growing specialism in regulatory matters." (Chambers and Partners, 2010)

"Clients praise Paul Walsh's direct approach and how he is "very robust in the way he assesses risk." His clients include the BBC, Yell and Cadbury; he also acts as a legal adviser to the British Brands Group." (Chambers and Partners, 2010)

"Trade mark litigator Paul Walsh is 'very responsive and very clear' " (The Legal 500, 2009)

"Paul Walsh, a copyright and trade mark expert who is "excellent at providing clear advice whilst focusing on the business issues behind any IP problem." "(Chambers and Partners, 2009)

"Paul Walsh - whom impressed clients call a 'safe pair of hands'" (The Legal 500, 2007)
 
"the 'client-focused, user-friendly' Paul Walsh" (The Legal 500, 2007)
 
"Taking "a commercial and practical approach,"Paul Walsh has established himself as "a class act for trade mark work." He is admired for his infringement risk advice, "common sense and good business instincts." (Chambers and Partners 2008)

"... he commands an enviable reputation in this field representing some of the best-known household names for soft IP matters" (PLC Which lawyer? Yearbook 2008)