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Matthew Dick

Matthew specialises in all areas of brands-related law and litigation, with a particular focus on trade marks and designs. He has represented both small and multinational clients from a wide variety of industries, providing a full-service offering: from the development and clearance of new brands, to registration strategy, oppositions, use and exploitation in the marketplace and ultimately enforcement, all on a worldwide basis. Matthew has advised clients in relation to ASA complaints, UDRP proceedings relating to domain names and disputes before the EUIPO, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the UKIPO and the English High Court. He also advises clients on copyright and design issues. Matthew is a member of the Unfair Competition Team for MARQUES - the European association representing the interests of trade mark owners. · D Young & Co LLP

EnglandIntellectual Property, Trade Marks

About

Matthew specialises in brands-related law and litigation with a particular focus on trade marks and designs, and also advises on copyright and design issues. He provides end-to-end brand support — from development and clearance to registration strategy, oppositions and enforcement — and has acted on ASA complaints, UDRP/domain name proceedings and disputes before the EUIPO, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the UKIPO and the English High Court.

Practice areas

Intellectual PropertyTrade MarksDesignsCopyrightLitigation

Office

Expertise

Trade mark and design enforcementBrand clearance and registration strategyDomain name disputes (UDRP)Unfair competition (member of MARQUES Unfair Competition Team)Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMT)

Education

  • Worcester College
  • University of Oxford (BA Literae Humaniores (Classics))
  • University of Bristol (Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law & Practice)

Admissions

  • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales 2004