Business Details
21 Years
experience
Specialist Intellectual Property Protection Services
At McDaniels Law, we are dedicated to the meticulous protection of intellectual property, treating every detail of your creations with the utmost care. Established in 2005, our firm has grown from a niche IP practice in Newcastle to a respected national and international service provider, with offices in Gateshead and the North West. Our team of solicitors and chartered trade mark attorneys combines legal expertise with technical understanding, offering tailored strategies for design rights, trademarks, patents, and copyright. With a track record of handling high-profile cases and a deep commitment to client education, we empower businesses to safeguard their innovations and brands.Our approach merges proactive identification of IP assets with robust enforcement mechanisms, ensuring comprehensive protection against infringement. Backed by an international network and a focus on sectors ranging from fashion to technology, we deliver solutions that align with both legal standards and commercial realities. Our philosophy centers on understanding the unique value of your intellectual property, providing peace of mind through precision and expertise.
Services
Trade Marks
Patents
Copyright
Design Protection
Brand Management
Anti-Counterfeiting
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 18 years of dedicated IP law experience since 2005.
- Our team includes dual-qualified solicitors and chartered trade mark attorneys.
- We handle complex cases with reported decisions in UK courts.
- We provide tailored strategies for international trademark protection.
- Our technical expertise spans science, fashion, and digital industries.
Services
Trade Marks
We specialise in trademark registration, enforcement, and international protection strategies. Our services cover brand clearance, opposition proceedings, and infringement litigation. Clients benefit from our expertise in maintaining brand integrity across jurisdictions.
Patents
Our patent services include filing strategies, infringement analysis, and dispute resolution. We work with inventors and businesses to protect technical innovations through tailored legal frameworks and enforcement actions.
Design Protection
We offer comprehensive design right identification, registration, and anti-counterfeiting measures. Our approach safeguards both registered and unregistered design rights across multiple markets and industries.
Copyright
Our copyright services cover protection of artistic, literary, and digital works. We provide licensing advice, infringement claims, and digital rights management solutions for creators and businesses.
Dispute Resolution
We handle IP disputes including trademark infringement, patent challenges, and design right conflicts. Our experience includes court proceedings, injunctions, and alternative dispute resolution methods.
People
Kelly Hudson
Managing Director, Solicitor and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
Kelly leads the firm with expertise in IP law, combining solicitor and attorney qualifications. She focuses on trademark strategy and client-centric solutions, building on 15+ years of experience.
Niall Head-Rapson
Consultant
Founding partner with Magic Circle background, Niall established the firm's IP focus in 2005. He provides strategic guidance on complex IP matters and international cases.
Seb Reece
Solicitor
Specialising in copyright and digital rights, Seb advises on online infringement and licensing. His practice covers creative industries and technology sectors.
Luke Gwillym
Solicitor
Luke focuses on patent disputes and design right enforcement. He represents clients in court proceedings and develops anti-counterfeiting strategies for manufacturing clients.
Molly Potts
Solicitor
Molly specialises in trademark prosecution and brand management. She works with fashion and retail clients on international registration and infringement issues.
Questions
What areas of intellectual property do you specialise in?
We specialise in trademarks, patents, design rights, and copyright, with expertise in anti-counterfeiting and brand management strategies.
How do you handle international trademark protection?
We leverage our international network to provide coordinated trademark registration and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions.
Can you assist with patent infringement disputes?
Yes, we handle patent disputes through litigation, alternative resolution, and strategic enforcement of rights.
What industries do you work with?
We work across sectors including fashion, technology, manufacturing, and creative industries, with technical expertise in science and digital media.
How do you approach anti-counterfeiting strategies?
We implement proactive monitoring, takedown notices, and legal action to protect clients against counterfeiting and brand dilution.
Do you offer initial consultations for IP protection?
Yes, we provide face-to-face IP Exploration sessions to identify and define your intellectual property assets.
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Reviews (2)
Gemma Green
Jul 15, 2017
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One star is even too much! They like to bully small companies. After a year of Kelly sending threatening letters we just ignored them eventually as she doesn't listen to the replies and evidence you supply. Dirty tactics pretending to record phone calls when legally they cannot without informing the person first (This is in writing too) They had no case against us, threatening high court on a small claim, was just laughable. We would still consider counter suing for unjustified threats. Don't send us letter after letter threatening us with 'High Court Action' sending awful threatening letters
Robert Minton
May 11, 2017
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This company dealt with the theft of our designs which were being openly sold by another company who refused to stop. Adam Turley was the solicitor who dealt with our case and I found him to be friendly, efficient and very effective. The matter was resolved speedily much to our satisfaction. Many thanks. Bob and Kathleen @ Spirit of the Green Man.
