Appleyard Lees continues to strengthen its team

European Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, Appleyard Lees, has expanded its Leeds office with the appointment of trade mark attorney Heather Williams.  Heather, who entered the profession in 2008, also trained as a Trading Standards Enforcement Officer and gained invaluable experience in the field of anti-counterfeiting.  She advises on the full range of trade mark law and practice and has represented a diverse spectrum of national and international clients in respect of the management of their trade mark portfolios range from food manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, financial services and FMCG's.

David Walsh, Managing Partner of the Leeds office, said, "Heather is a welcome addition to the team.  Her expertise and experience bolsters our trade mark offering in both the UK and overseas markets."