Springbird

Firm overview:

Trading since 2023, Springbird IP is known for its unique operational structure, with the majority of its portfolio management work undertaken on an annual subscription basis. The Springbird flock handles opposition, cancellation, and multi-jurisdictional disputes, prioritising cost-effective settlements and conducting anti-counterfeiting work. Despite its compact size, the firm has quickly established a compelling reputation and an impressive list of clients.

Team overview:

Springbird’s 10-strong team includes trademark attorneys, paralegals and a senior attorney. Founder and CEO Laura West has over a decade of experience in the protection, enforcement and exploitation of IP rights. Peers note that West is “looking at IP in a completely different way from a business perspective to anyone else” and that her practice is doing very well with “some good clients”.

Clients:

Butternut Box, Fevertree, Gymshark, Xin and Voltaire