Lewis Silkin has announced its acquisition of patent and trade mark firm Ablett & Stebbing.
The acquisition will expand on the firm’s brands and intellectual property practice, increasing the number of partners in the team to 16. Founded in 1993, Ablett & Stebbing advises on patents, trade marks, designs and copyright, with particular expertise in the technology, engineering, life sciences and chemistry fields.
Graham Ablett (pictured), co-founder and partner at Ablett & Stebbing, said: ‘It’s an incredibly exciting time for us to be joining Lewis Silkin. Patents have never been higher on the agenda with, on the one hand, their value increasingly acknowledged by boards as an asset on the balance sheet to be managed and deployed strategically and, on the other hand, more firms owning patentable ideas and properties—particularly driven by technological advancement. We are excited to combine our experience and expertise with Lewis Silkin’s existing team to help clients seize the opportunities, and mitigate the threats, in this dynamic space.’
Giles Crown, joint managing partner at Lewis Silkin, also said: ‘As a firm, we are continually exploring ways to adapt and enhance our offering in line with the changing needs of our clients. We have seen a definite uptick in demand for specialist patent expertise and an extension of our services to incorporate patent capability was the logical next step for us as we continue to solidify our position as the go-to law firm for innovative and creative businesses.’
