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» Sara Ludlam — Background and Expertise

Sara Ludlam is Ludlams’ principal and she is an expert in the highly specialised area of Intellectual Property ("IP") law, dealing with both contractual and litigious IP issues.

Sara trained in a niche specialist litigation and IP practice in London, and has worked in law firms and in industry specialising solely in intellectual property law since 1993. She has a diploma in “Intellectual Property Law & Practice” from Bristol University and as a fluent French speaker she attended L’ Institut Français in London in 2001 to study for Le Çertificat du Français Juridique.

Sara’s impressive range of contacts with local and national law firms allows her to source the right lawyer, at the right price for all aspects of the work LUDLAMS undertake for their clients. Previously a partner at KEEBLE HAWSON solicitors in Sheffield and Leeds she maintains close links with their dispute resolution, corporate and company commercial departments.

» In Industry:

Sara has worked in-house for LACOSTE FOOTWEAR, KICKERS, LONSDALE LONDON, SPEEDO, DONNAY, KARRIMOR and many other international brands.

Working inside such companies means Sara has first hand knowledge of when to prioritise commercial issues over legal ones and how IP issues affect real businesses and the real world. Sara has built on an in-depth knowledge of a range of specialist markets and can apply that expertise to your business. She maximises the value of IP assets while minimising risks – both in the UK and abroad.

Sara is experienced in carrying out due diligence exercises for large international IP portfolios. If you are looking to spend millions on buying a brand portfolio or important patents, or attempting to make millions by creating or selling such assets, it is critical that you know that what you are buying or selling is worth the investment, and that it is properly protected.

Sara has been described as “Lightning Ludlam” for her incisive and quick responses!

» Litigation Highlights include:

2007 – persuading the Patents County Court to strike out a copyright and design right infringement claim against a client

2006 - negotiating a settlement of £200,000 in relation to a trade mark infringement dispute

2006 - Mediating before Lord Woolf in a patent dispute

SCHOLES v MAGNET – successfully defended a claim for design right and copyright infringement

LINWOOD – obtained a draconian costs order from the Court in favour of her client and against the Claimants. The first time this had been achieved outside of the Family Courts.

NEUTROGENA v NEUTRALIA – brought the largest number of witnesses to court on behalf of clients in a trade mark infringement action.

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