Nicola Hanglin

Principal Associate

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What can I do for you

Nicola specialises in intellectual property law including trade marks, copyright and designs. Nicola advises on brand protection and enforcement, including advice on protecting your trade marks and designs (through registration), enforcing your intellectual property (taking action against infringers) and defending against infringement claims. 

She also drafts and negotiates commercial contracts involving intellectual property and/or IT including licensing and collaboration arrangements.

What do others say

Nicola has been recommended by Legal 500 as a "rising star" and by Chambers as being "pragmatic and highly specialised in trade mark matters, including instructions with an international focus."  Clients have described Nicola as "proactive", "commercial" and the "best IP lawyer on the planet".

Supporting your ambitions

Nicola is a registered trade mark attorney as well as a solicitor and leads the firm's trade mark filing and prosecution practice. She manages large global trade mark portfolios, advising on registrability and filing strategies.

Nicola has advised various clients including leading universities, technology companies and leading fashion brands on the protection of their brands worldwide and on enforcement strategies, successfully taking action against infringers in a number of jurisdictions.

What else should you know?

Nicola is a member of the International Trademark Association, a global association of trade mark owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trade marks and related intellectual property and regularly attends their annual meetings.
 

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