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Fionnuala Richardson

Fionnuala Richardson

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Fionnuala is an Associate in the Brands team, specialising in trade mark and design law. As a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, she brings extensive experience in managing complex international trade mark and design right portfolios. 

Fionnuala's expertise includes advising on full spectrum of trade marks, covering clearance, prosecution, oppositions, cancellation actions, settlements and strategic portfolio advice as well as domain disputes, and design protection and enforcement actions. She has worked with notable clients from diverse sectors including technology, aerospace, fashion, and pharmaceuticals.

Fionnuala is recognised for her deep understanding of trade mark and design law and her ability to deliver tailored solutions that align with clients' business objectives. 

Expertise

Services and Groups

Brands & advertising
Commercial & consumer contracts
Copyright & media law
Disputes & investigations

Sectors

Aerospace & defence
Automotive & mobility
Life sciences & healthcare
Technology, media & communications

CV

Since 2025 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2020 - 2025 Associate, Finnegan Europe LLP
2018 - 2020 Trainee, Finnegan Europe LLP
2017 - 2018 Trainee, A.A. Thornton & Co.
2020 PGC - Trade Mark Practice, Nottingham Law School
2018 PGC - Trade Mark Law, Queen Mary University, London
2016 LLB (Hons) Law and Business Grade: 1st First Class, University of Brighton

Career

Since 2025 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2020 - 2025 Associate, Finnegan Europe LLP
2018 - 2020 Trainee, Finnegan Europe LLP
2017 - 2018 Trainee, A.A. Thornton & Co.

Education

2020 PGC - Trade Mark Practice, Nottingham Law School
2018 PGC - Trade Mark Law, Queen Mary University, London
2016 LLB (Hons) Law and Business Grade: 1st First Class, University of Brighton

Memberships & Associations

Committee Lead of IP Futures (a community of IP Inclusive)

Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorney (UK)

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