Sara Ludlam
Partner @Brabners Llp
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WORK HISTORY
Partner @Brabners Llp
Leeds, GB
EDUCATION
University of Bristol
Diploma, Intellectual Property Law
York College of Law
CPS and LSF, Law
Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate Certificate , Trade Mark Law & Practice
Nottingham Trent University
Professional Certificate in Trade Mark Practice and Intellectual Property Law, Intellectual Property Law
Aston University
BSc, French and psychology
Heriot-Watt University
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
SKILLS
ABOUT SARA LUDLAM
Sara is an expert in the highly specialised area of Intellectual Property (\"IP\") law, dealing with both contractual and litigious IP issues for over 25 years. Sara trained in a niche specialist litigation and IP practice in London, and has since worked in law firms and in industry specialising in IP and commercial law. She is a fluent French speaker and attended L’ Institut Français in London in 2001 to study for Le Certificat du Français Juridique. 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! Specialties Acquisition, protection and exploitation of IP; in particular defending or claiming infringement of trade marks, patents, copyright, designs, breach of confidence, trade secrets and database theft. Licensing and franchising; research, collaboration and development agreements; complex IP/IT transactions; IP and IT due diligence. Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including distribution and supply, franchise and agency agreements; terms of business; IT development, support and maintenance agreements.
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