“Steven Lane IP has a strong reputation in the international market and is a well-known expert in the UK and European markets”
Who’s Who Legal, Trade Mark, pg. 73, 2017
Steve Lane
Managing Partner
Professional Experience
Steve is originally from New Zealand, where he qualified as a Solicitor and Barrister, before moving to London, where he has spent the last 16 years working in the IP field, having also qualified as a UK and European Trade Mark attorney. In that time, he has worked at two other UK Firms and therefore brings a wealth of knowledge to Lane IP. Steve works with clients in all industries dealing with trade mark, design and copyright advice, including commercial agreements.
Professional Qualifications
BSC Majoring in Pharmacology
LLB Law (Hons)
New Zealand Qualified Barrister
New Zealand Qualified Solicitor
Trade Mark Attorney, United Kingdom
European Trade Mark Attorney
Professional Memberships
CITMA Ordinary Member
Personal
Outside of work, Steve is a massive sports fan, having represented his country and played professional football in the UK. Whilst the legs don’t move as fast as they once did, and the couch is now a good friend, he also enjoys running and going to the gym.
Steve Lane IP was nominated a Global Elite 2019 Expert in Trade Mark Attorneys and Agents
WWL – Thoughts Leaders Global Elite, 2019
Steve Lane IP was quoted as “by far one of the most responsive, practical and strategic prosecution and brand enforcement experts you can find in the United Kingdom and the European Union”
WTR 1000, The World’s Leading trade mark Professionals, pg. 582, 2017
“Steve and his team are really on cutting edge”
WTR 1000, The World’s Leading trade mark Professionals, pg. 582, 2017
“(Steve) is exceptionally practical and cost sensitive”
WTR 1000, The World’s Leading trade mark Professionals, pg. 624, 2018
“Steve Lane’s attitude is refreshing because he’s so commercial and straightforward”
WTR 1000, The World’s Leading trade mark Professionals, p pg. 607, 2019
WTR 1000 have ranked Steve Lane IP as a top tier (gold) individual for prosecution and strategy
WTR 1000
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