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Mrs
Lauren
Somers

Trade Mark Director

Manchester Office

Trade marks

Telephone. +44(0) 161 247 4900
Mobile. +44(0) 792 014 8802
Email. [email protected]

Experience

Lauren is a Chartered UK Trade Mark Attorney. She has expertise advising large multinationals through to small start ups, tailoring her strategic advice to suit client's needs.

Lauren is commercially aware across sectors ranging from cosmetics and clothing, food and pharmaceuticals, to software and professional services. She works with her clients to help achieve the desired outcome in a cost effective way - whether that be in relation to filing strategy, oppositions and appeals or in contentious matters.

Lauren is also a member of the European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA) and is the Vice Chair of its Internet Committee. She is the co-chair of the pro-Manchester Retail and e-Commerce committee and a GC Business Growth Hub partner.

Qualifications

Trade Mark Attorney

Chartered (UK)


BA

Economics and Social Studies (Hons)

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

Queen Mary Law School - Trade Mark Law and Practice

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

Nottingham Law School - Trade Mark Practice

Recognition

ECTA Council Member and Internet Committee Vice Chair

Elected as council member for UK in 2019 and appointed as Vice chair of Internet Committee in 2020.

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WIPR Leader 2023

Listed as a World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Leader in 2023.

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pro-manchester Made in Manchester - Lawyer of the Year 2023 Shortlist

Shortlisted in the Lawyer of the Year category 2023.

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WTR 1000 Bronze listing 2024

“Lauren Somers understands the mission of her clients and is able to tailor her advice accordingly, which is very helpful when suggesting filing strategies. She is supportive and focused on cost effectiveness.”

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Publications

Mondaq awards HGF for thought leadership in Germany

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HGF is ranked as a top tier firm in Legal 500 UK 2024

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WTR 1000 2023

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International trade mark registrations – change to UKIPO handling procedure

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Parallel importation of pharmaceuticals – when is repackaging necessary?

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NFTs – what are they and what do they mean for retailers and their IP?

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Conferences: 2023

November 13th 2023

HGF IP in Retail Conference

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September 22nd 2023

pro-manchester Creative Conference

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June 28th 2023

European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA)

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June 13th 2023

Luxury Law Awards 2023

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May 15th 2023

International Trade Mark Association (INTA)

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Conferences: 2022

December 9th 2022

Health Tech Conference 2022

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December 1st 2022

HGF's IP in Retail Conference London 2022

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March 17th 2022

HGF Complete webinar: trade mark application procedures before the EUIPO and UKIPO

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Conferences: 2020

December 1st 2020

HGF IP in Retail online training events

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Conferences: 2019

December 3rd 2019

IP in Retail Conference Amsterdam 2019

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September 24th 2019

IP in Retail Conference 2019 - London & Leeds

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May 18th 2019

INTA 141st Annual Meeting 2019 - Boston

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April 30th 2019

CITMA Lecture - London

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March 14th 2019

IP in Healthcare Conference 2019 - London & Manchester

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February 28th 2019

NBA IP Law Committee - Nashville

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