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Quick facts
Firm - Year of Establishment

1891

Number of Partners

41

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Trade mark disputes - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Patent prosecution - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Firm overview

D Young & Co is a leading top-tier European intellectual property firm, dedicated to protecting and enforcing IP rights. We have been applying our world-class expertise to take ideas, products and services further since 1891.

We offer the broadest, highest quality and most cost-efficient IP service possible.
 
We bring together the specialist services of trade mark and patent attorneys with intellectual property solicitors, providing a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all IP and related issues. By collaborating and pooling our knowledge, we can be more innovative and responsive, as well as pass on significant cost savings to our clients. And, as the market gets increasingly complex, we’re continually evolving and growing our capabilities.

Our diverse, international client base spans all industry sectors including academic institutions, blue-chip and global organisations, research institutes, start-ups and SMEs.

Our team of over 250 people, including over 60 qualified attorneys and solicitors, is based in London, Munich and Southampton. Together, we’re committed to giving you the most insightful, innovative and commercially-relevant IP advice. Whatever your invention, technology or brand, we are committed to providing only the best IP advice available.

We are pleased to be one of the few IP firms to be ranked ‘top tier’ by all the major UK legal directories (IP STARS, Chambers UK, IAM Patent 1000, The Legal 500 and World Trademark Review 1000).


Network Memberships: 
AIPLA, AIPPI, CIArb, CIPA, EC UK, ECTA, EPLAW, EPLIT, FEANI, FICPI, GRUR, GSLA, IEEE, IET, IMechE, INTA, IoPO, ITMA, LES, MARQUES, PTMG, RSC, RSM, SCL, VPP.
Other Offices

Briton House, Briton Street,
Southampton, SO14 3EB,
Tel: +442380719500,
Fax +4423807195553

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Sector Expertise:

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Agriculture
  • Automotive
  • Construction & Materials
  • E-Commerce
  • Engineering
  • Electronics & Semiconductors
  • Entertainment
  • Publishing & Media
  • Fashion & Luxury Goods
  • FMCG & Retail
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Beverage
  • Furniture
  • Green Technology
  • ICT & Software
  • Instruments
  • Life Sciences & Chemistry
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Devices
  • Natural Resources
  • Optics & Photonics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Robotics & Nanotechnology
  • Telecommunication
  • Universities & Research
Address:
3 Noble Street
London
EC2V 7BQ
Tel:+442072698550 Fax:+442072698555 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.dyoung.com
2026 Edition
Patent prosecution - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Tier 1
30 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Barker Brettell
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Boult Wade Tennant
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Carpmaels & Ransford
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J A Kemp
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Mewburn Ellis
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Potter Clarkson
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Venner Shipley
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Tier 2

EIP
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Elkington + Fife
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Gill Jennings & Every
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Marks & Clerk
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Mathys & Squire
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Maucher Jenkins
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Reddie & Grose
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Withers & Rogers
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Tier 3

Appleyard Lees
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Greaves Brewster
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Tier 2

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Trade mark prosecution - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Tier 1
30 firms ranked
View full list

Tier 1

Barker Brettell
7 practice areas
View full profile
Boult Wade Tennant
5 practice areas
View full profile
D Young & Co
5 practice areas
View full profile
HGF
9 practice areas
View full profile
J A Kemp
14 practice areas
View full profile
Kilburn & Strode
6 practice areas
View full profile
Marks & Clerk
6 practice areas
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Potter Clarkson
10 practice areas
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Stobbs IP
6 practice areas
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Tier 2

Appleyard Lees
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Haseltine Lake Kempner (HLK)
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Maucher Jenkins
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Mewburn Ellis
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Murgitroyd
6 practice areas
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Venner Shipley
9 practice areas
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Tier 3

Carpmaels & Ransford
13 practice areas
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Gill Jennings & Every
5 practice areas
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Mathys & Squire
8 practice areas
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Reddie & Grose
5 practice areas
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Wilson Gunn
5 practice areas
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Withers & Rogers
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Greaves Brewster
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Overview

D Young & Co is one of the leading UK firms for IP filing, office proceedings and portfolio management work. In patents, the firm is particularly respected by rivals for its technical expertise in life sciences, electronics, and engineering. As one of the pioneers of a one-stop shop for IP services, the firm has maintained its legal practice with a team of lawyers. The firm also has a team in Munich, Germany.

Notable patent practitioners: Anthony Albutt, David Alcock, Jonathan Jackson, Jonathan DeVile, Simon O'Brien, Garreth Duncan, Robbie Berryman, Rachel Bateman, and Alan Boyd. Albutt is among its patent attorneys with litigation qualification.

Notable trade mark practitioners: Gemma Kirkland, Jackie Johnson and Richard Burton.

Notable lawyers: Tamsin Holman, Oscar Webb, Anna Reid and Matthew Dick.

 

Testimonials

2025

"Experienced team with a high level of professionalism."

"D Young provides easy-to-follow and quick advice. We can count on them to respond timely."

"They are very efficient. No-frills assistance."

"They are exceptional IP lawyers of the highest calibre. They are also very practical, know our business well, and are extremely responsive to our needs."

"Easy to work with; clear, pragmatic advice. We can have an honest discussion, and we always come away with a clear action plan."

"We appreciate D Young's ability to provide timely, consistent advice that is easy to understand."

"They are easygoing, fast, proactive, and not unnecessarily formal."

"Stable and reliable. [Their] fees are acceptable to clients."

"They consistently provide excellent support to my clients in the UK marketplace."

"Prompt response. Sound advice. Stable staff."

"They took the time to understand the technology in detail, which allowed them to craft claims and arguments that were technically adept and legally sound."

"They offer sound advice in a timely manner, and they are lovely to work with."

"They know the technology intimately and are great patent practitioners and advocates. Always very well prepared."

"Excellent client service, high reputation, and quality work."

"We chose D Young & Co for their strong reputation, deep expertise in IP law, and ability to provide strategic, commercially-focused advice tailored to our needs."

"D Young & Co consistently provides pragmatic advice that leads to successful outcomes for clients."

"I always receive prompt attention. The partners are accessible. Renewals are very efficient."

"[They] understand our products and development processes."

"They are always on point and on top of everything."

"Quality work, personable, and effective."

"The D Young & Co team is responsive and provides top-notch work product."

"We chose D Young & Co [because of] their outstanding reputation in intellectual property law, their deep expertise in handling complex trademark matters, and their proven ability to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions. Their global perspective, attention to detail, and commitment to seamless collaboration made them the ideal partner for this work."

"D Young & Co is very thorough. [The firm has] managed our portfolio for the last five years. They were very proactive in working with us under strict deadlines, sometimes over weekends. They were very supportive [during] our fundraising, preparing a summary document to satisfy our investors. This helped us close a Series A in 2024."

"We value D Young & Co's exceptional expertise, strategic approach, and tailored solutions. Their team is highly responsive, professional, and collaborative, consistently delivering results aligned with our objectives. Their global insight and ability to handle complex matters with precision set them apart in the field."

"Clear, balanced advice with a quick turnaround."

Matthew Dick and Anna Reid

"Matthew Dick and Anna Reid provide stellar service."

"Matt is one of our main go-to trademark lawyers in Europe."

 

2024

"They have a flexible fee structure, easy to accommodate our working requirement, and are approachable. "They are approachable and accommodate our billing policy."

"Efficient and easy to work with. Reliable and easy to work with."

"They are very responsive and have a very firm grasp on UK IP law and the state of the UK marketplace. Not only is the team extremely knowledgeable, but they work together to ensure that client's needs are met, even if one member of the team is away. There is consistent coverage, with no gaps, which is so important to clients."

"I like their responsiveness, proactiveness, and strategic advice."

"They have the ability to handle large volume of matters in a timely and efficient manner; familiarity with client's portfolio, enforcement programme and business concerns; sharp critical thinking; high-quality work product; and are a pleasure to collaborate with. They provide high-quality work product, timely and efficient service and fantastic working relationships."

"They are thorough in their approach, with consistent quality."

"I chose them because of their responsiveness; competitive costs; reliability; and capacity for finding simple solutions to complex issues. A friendly team that are always happy to help. Smart professionals that are client oriented."

"We have known partners from D Young & Co for many years. The ease of communication, the fact that they combine great legal competence with a commercial approach, that always goes straight to the point. The team of people I work with are competent, but their real plus is their complete investment in every issue we work on with them. They think ahead and try to look at every facet of each specific case."

Gemma Kirkland

"She is responsive and provides concise commercial advice."

"Provides clear concise commercially minded advice."

Jackie Johnson

"Works on trademark prosecution and opposition."

Matthew Dick

"Provides quick, complete and strategic responses."

"Highly responsive, proactive, provides clear guidance well-reasoned advice."

Richard Burton

We like his trademark strategies; strong argumentation skills; and trademark prosecution remarkable approach.

Tamsin Holman

"She's a rock when negotiating with the counterparty. She's very good at representing the client's needs and expectations before counterparties."

2023

"They provide clear, intelligent and strategic advice."

"They are very cooperative – expert, mainly in the pharma field, and very experienced."

"They are friendly, reliable and prosecute cases to grant whilst allowing us to maintain a broad scope of protection. "

"They are professional, knowledgeable and friendly."

"They are professional, organised and efficient. We appreciate that they listen carefully when we discuss feedback on the first draft so we are usually able to complete the filing with maximum two drafts. "

2022

"Very clear and appropriate."

"We have many years of experience with the firm. They are reliable and professional."

"Professional, responsive, creative and diligent."

"We use the firm because of their technical capability, reliability, client care, and value."

Linked Reviews
Patent

Patent case studies show the firm dealt with drafting, prosecution, and office proceedings in different technical fields. Clients include JST Europe (Japan Solderless Terminals), Gilead, GlaxoSmithKline and Bose. Former partners David Horner, Kirk Gallagher, Richard Willoughby and Ian Starr have left the firm.

Trade mark

Case studies show trade mark prosecution and disputes work in several industries. The firm represented SEGA, Lush (Cosmetic Warriors), Hubbell, Fox Brothers and Instagram in their respective trade mark disputes. Former head of practice Jeremy Pennant has left the firm. Charlotte Duly and solicitor Oscar Webb joined the firm's trade mark practice in 2025.

Developments of note included the court partially allowing a claim concerning confidentiality clubs and a decision involving technology used in football matches
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