Stephen’s expertise spans trade mark clearance searching, prosecution, global portfolio strategy, international trade mark enforcement and litigation. Stephen also advises on copyright, design rights, and passing off cases. He’s leading one of the largest disputes before the UKIPO Tribunal with over 100 associated proceedings and helps lead the associated litigation before the High Court. His approach, experience, and skill have earned him global recognition in prestigious legal directories, including Legal 500, Managing IP, WIPR and WTR. Stephen is one of seven UK practitioners, ranked for both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property by WIPR and was nominated as Soft IP Practitioner of the Year by Managing IP in 2026. Prior to joining Brandsmiths, Stephen spent time in-house at Seiko Epson Corporation, The Boots Company (Walgreens), and Jaguar Land Rover. As a strong advocate for integrated IP practice, Stephen has championed collaboration between prosecution and litigation to deliver a better-rounded service for clients while promoting cross-disciplinary expertise within legal teams.