Hires and Promotions at Leading Patent and Trade Mark Attorney Firm

28th November 2014

Swindell & Pearson Ltd, one of the leading UK patent and trade mark attorney firms is pleased to announce a number of appointments and promotions as the business enjoys a successful 2014 and is set to step up its growth plans.

Natalie Dyer and Natasha Hybner have been promoted from IP Paralegals to Trade Mark Advisors and Robert Lambton has been appointed as a Patent Advisor. Mahir Raoof has also been brought on board as Business Development Manager to further drive the firm's business development and establish an even stronger presence within its regions. Paul Higgin, IP Director at the firm commented: -We've had a fantastic year. We continue to expand our diverse client base and we are continually looking to employ the very best to join our team. I'm delighted with this expansion. Nick Womsley, IP Director commented: -We've established ourselves as the go-to firm for brand protection, in part, by winning high-profile litigation for our clients and this expansion will help us deal with increasing demand. Natalie and Natasha both joined the firm in 2012, working their way up to IP Paralegals and on to Trade Mark Advisors with the ultimate aim of becoming Trade Mark Attorneys. Robert joins from university having studied Physics at Durham and will be working towards qualification as a European Patent Attorney. Mahir previously worked for a leading London search firm specialising within the private equity space. With offices in the East and West Midlands and South Yorkshire, Swindell & Pearson has been helping businesses and individuals use intellectual property to their advantage for over 130 years and were recently mentioned in the Legal 500 Directory. Described as having a tradition of excellence, the firm has extensive experience in working with clients by understanding their specific needs and challenges ensuring a very simple yet high-quality approach.