Kate is a dual qualified solicitor and trade mark attorney with more than 30 years of experience advising clients on intellectual property matters. Having spent her career at a leading international law firm, including the last 12 years as Head of its UK Trade Marks team, she has built a reputation as a trusted adviser to some of the UK's most recognised brands.

Throughout her career, Kate has been involved in numerous landmark reported trade mark cases and has guided many well known brands through every stage of the brand lifecycle, from creation and protection to commercialisation and enforcement. Her expertise spans global trade mark portfolio management, brand selection, international trade mark and design clearance programmes, filing strategies, brand exploitation, and enforcement initiatives.

Kate regularly represents clients before the courts and the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and has a particular expertise in online brand protection and the challenges posed by the digital marketplace.

Kate is a Consultant at Harrison IP.