Emma joined Nelsons as a Trainee Solicitor, qualifying in 2007 and promoted to Associate in 2012. In 2017, Emma was promoted to Partner and now heads up our contentious Intellectual Property team.
Emma provides comprehensive and pragmatic advice on the full spectrum of intellectual property rights. She has considerable experience in securing injunctions to protect her client’s intellectual property, at both the interim and final Order stage of Court proceedings.
Emma also advises clients on trade mark registration, acting for clients in filing and prosecuting applications at the UK intellectual property office, as well as in opposition proceedings.
Areas of Expertise
- Intellectual property
- Copyright
- Design right
- Trade marks
- Patents
- Confidential information/trade secrets
- Passing off
- Company Names Tribunal
- Restrictive covenants disputes
- Employee contracts
- Shareholder agreements
- SPAs
- Employee contracts
Professional Information
- Allied member of The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
- Recommended by the Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ for Intellectual Property work
“Emma Ward is extremely hardworking and ambitious. Her efficiency and thoroughness means she will never let anyone down and is a true asset to any company and team. She is not only very clever and determined, but she is also friendly and caring towards others. She is detail-oriented and would always complete her tasks with diligence. We are very happy with the services we are receiving.”
“The team is very flexible and dedicated in what they are doing. They provide the best service in term of quality, timing and customer services.”