Jon joined the firm in 2000. He is an experienced Trade Mark Attorney, with extensive knowledge of trade mark clearance, prosecution, enforcement and portfolio management.  He represents clients of all sizes, from sole traders to multi-national companies.  Jon is the partner responsible for the firm’s day to day business development and marketing activities. He is a regular attendee at the International Trade Mark Association (INTA) annual conference. In his spare time he enjoys sailing and playing golf.

Jon has been with SH&P since 1996. Prior to joining SH&P Jon worked as a Senior Examiner at the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office dealing with trade mark applications filed under the 1983 and 1994 Trade Marks Act. He manages the trade mark portfolios of some of the firm’s largest clients and advises on the clearance, prosecution and enforcement of the client’s trade marks.

Jon provides advice to a range of clients from sole traders to large…

Dave joined the firm in 2003 and successfully passed the CITMA Paralegal examination in 2006.

Dave manages and provides training to our team of support staff who provide paralegal support to the firms' trade mark attorneys. He has experience of trade mark filing, prosecution and enforcement on a worldwide basis. Dave’s passion for client-care also sees him play a key role in developing and adapting the firms' systems and procedures to improve efficiency and meet individual client service requirements. In…

Julie joined SH&P in 2016, shortly after qualifying with distinction as a UK and European trade mark attorney.

Julie’s work encompasses advising on UK, EU and International trade mark matters, with particular experience in prosecution and opposition at the EU level. She assists clients of all sizes, from SMEs and start-ups to large companies, on brand protection. She has experience in a wide range of industries, including cosmetics, fashion, food, safety equipment, electronics, workplace suppliers, insurance and financial…