Hampshire Law firm Blake Morgan has been recognised as among the world’s best in trade mark and copyright law with a listing for its intellectual property specialists in a leading global directory.

The firm’s Intellectual Property group has been ranked in the seventh edition of World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.

The publication focuses exclusively on trademark practices and practitioners, identifying the world’s leading professionals in the field.

The guide recognises Jill Bainbridge, Partner and Head of Intellectual Property at Blake Morgan, who is noted for the quality of her advice, talent for litigation and “sweeping IP know-how”.

Her colleague Ben Evans, a dual-qualified solicitor and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, is described as a “rising star” who is “practical, business minded and timely”. Both are based at Blake Morgan’s Southampton office.