Mathew joined BWB in 2009 from one of the world's top trade marks consultancy firms, where he was responsible for the IP portfolios of major UK and International clients. He is a trade mark attorney with over 11 years’ experience of assisting clients with registration and protection of their intellectual property rights. His specialisms include assisting public and third sector organisations, registration and management of large International trade mark portfolios, and the effective resolution of trade mark disputes without resorting to court action.

Career History
• BA Hons in Philosophy and Politics - University of Oxford
• Trainee Trade Mark Attorney – 2000
• Qualified as Trade Mark Attorney – 2004
• Joined Bates Wells & Braithwaite in 2009

Type of Work
• Trade mark searching and clearance, in the UK, EU and the rest of the world
• Filing and prosecuting trade mark applications in the UK, Europe and around the world
• Dealing with contentious trade mark matters such as trade mark oppositions and infringement matters, including conducting settlement negotiations
• Advice and registration services in relation to registered designs and domain names
• Trade mark and intellectual property portfolio management services

Pro bono work
• Advisor at the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys' pro bono clinic