Richard is dual-qualified as a solicitor advocate and Chartered UK Trade Mark Attorney and Head of Online Brand Protection Team at Stobbs IP. Richard’s approach is based around finding a solution that fits each client’s goals and budget. This approach combines a non-traditional approach to IP disputes with a commercial element. Richard has spent extended secondments at large FMCG and fashion clients, gaining an appreciation of the need to be holistic, responsive and creative when seeking solutions. He has developed particular interests in TMT and online brand enforcement matters. Outside of online brand enforcement, Richard has devised and implemented global trade mark filing programmes, conducted High Court proceedings, and acted in Company Names Tribunal and Advertising Standards Agency cases.