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Continuity and commitment: Michelle’s 50 years at Lysaght
In July this year, our colleague and friend Michelle Boyes celebrated 50 years of working at Lysaght. Continuity and stability are at the heart of what clients value, and Michelle’s 50 years stand as an extraordinary example of that.
AIPPI 2025 World Congress – Yokohama
Richard Stilwell recently represented Lysaght at the AIPPI 2025 World Congress in Yokohama, Japan.
CITMA Paralegal Conference 2025 - London
Tatiana Despres and Zoë Molloy recently attended the CITMA Paralegal Conference in London, and enjoyed the opportunity to learn about issues of particular relevance to their role as paralegals, as well as to meet and network with peers and industry experts.
Kirsten Ozouf joins the team!
Kirsten has recently joined the Lysaght team, bringing with her some valuable prior IP experience. Kirsten is now managing a diverse portfolio of countries in the Trade Mark Department.
Lysaght strengthens leadership team with three new directors
Lysaght, a leading intellectual property law firm with a history spanning nearly 80 years, has announced the promotion of three senior team members - Richard Stilwell, Tim Noel, and Caroline Johnstone - to Director positions, effective 1st April 2025.
Steve Le Feuvre - The end of an era at Lysaght
Many of you will have worked with Steve Le Feuvre during his many years of service with Lysaght. He’s now counting down the final few weeks here before embarking on his well-deserved retirement. We asked Steve to share some insights into his time at Lysaght and what his plans for the future involve.
In the spotlight: Zoë Molloy
Zoë is the newest member to the Lysaght team, bringing with her 7 years of IP experience and qualification as a CITMA paralegal. With Lysaght’s commitment to nurturing and developing the staff, Zoë will face new challenges in preparing to manage her own portfolio of countries.
EU trade marks no longer cover Jersey
The Government of Jersey has clarified its position on whether EU trade marks automatically extend to Jersey under current legislation, confirming that no such coverage has existed since April 2009. Trade mark owners wishing to obtain protection in Jersey should re-register UK national trade marks, or rely on the automatic coverage granted to IR(UK) designations.
Jersey – Consultation launched to review Trade Mark Law
Jersey is proposing a shift from a secondary trade mark framework dependent on the UK, by implementing an independent registration system and accession to the Madrid Protocol. A recent consultation invited stakeholders for comment on the proposed changes, to which we duly obliged. Read more in our article.