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14 July 2022
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Lewis Silkin—Abigail Wise

Law firm appoints IP legal director

Lewis Silkin LLP has recently announced the appointment of Abigail Wise as Legal Director in its IP practice group.

A Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, Abigail has worked in IP law since 2001 and has over 17 years’ experience working with iconic brands across a wide range of industries, including world renowned media businesses, public institutions and household name FMCG brands.

She advises on all aspects of UK and EUTM trade mark and design law and practice, including portfolio management, filing and prosecution as well as contentious matters, and liaises with foreign agents on a regular basis.

Abigail sits on the Education, Qualification and Standards committee of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and is a member of the Licensing Executives Society and the International Trademark Association.

Commenting on her appointment, Abigail said: 'It is an exceptionally exciting time to be joining the IP team at Lewis Silkin. I am eager to start working alongside the team to help our clients thrive and unlock new opportunities for their brands.'

Tom Gaunt, partner and Head of IP at Lewis Silkin, added: 'It gives me great pleasure to welcome Abigail to the team. We are all thoroughly looking forward to working with her'.

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