Can anyone recommend a Trademark attorney?

[S a m]

We need some advice regarding a potential mark for a new division of the business.

The new mark is based on our existing brand and it’s recognisable that they are part of the same group. The issue is that it’s similar (not identical) to that of another trademark owned by another (big) company who does something similar, but not the same as us. We’re concerned our proposed new brand name could cause problems, so need to get some advice before putting a trademark application with the IPO. However, if acceptable it would be a good brand name for us, hence the perseverance.

We could also do with someone to help with other applications, so looking for a referral – any recommendations?

(We’re based in Essex, but locality isn’t really an issue.)

[Windsorphil]

I have used Laudens for patent work, they also deal with Trademarks and other IP issues:

www.laudens.com

[therealpigdog]

I always refer my clients to either Appleyard Lees or Haseltine Lake and usually get excellent feedback on both:

http://www.appleyardlees.com/

http://www.haseltinelake.com/

[JonX2C]

www.waterlowlegal.com

[PetrolTed]

www.ramage.co.uk

[Boosted LS1]

^ Is that Rodramage? What happened to him?

ETA to say evening Ted, happy new year

Edited by Boosted LS1 on Tuesday 6th January 23:03

[S a m]

Many thanks everyone.

I'll be making some enquiries tomorrow.

[Brown and Boris]

I have pretty compreghensive advice on a similar IPO issue recent;y from Addleshawgoddard in Leeds.