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What value do you attach to your companies Intellectual Property?

“It is estimated that by 2007 as much as 90% of the value of the World's top 2000 enterprises will consist of intellectual property.”
PWC 2003

If it is of value, then it is worth protecting and nurturing. Our philosophy as a leading IP specialist law firm is simple. We believe in technical excellence combined with commercial understanding.

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"At Virtuoso Legal the “extremely hard-working and helpful” Elizabeth Ward is highlighted for her knowledge and client service."

Chambers and Partners

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Events...

Cheese and Wine Evening
Virtuoso Legal is a proud supporter of the work of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Last year the team raised over £1,500 from the piano recital which they sponsored. This year we hope to raise further funds and we have teamed up with RSM Bentley Jennison to organise a ladies networking event.

Ladies, you are invited to come along and join us on Tuesday 23 June from 5.30pm for Cheese & Wine. There is no ticket cost but we welcome all donations for Marie Curie. Please contact Deborah Niven by email deborah@virtuosolegal.com if you wish to attend.

Patent Seminar
Virtuoso Legal is hosting a patent law seminar on Tuesday 30 June at their Chapel Allerton office. The seminar will be useful to patent agents and other IP practitioners as it will include an update on all recent developments in patent law. Aubrey Craig (Counsel) of Chancery House Chambers will deliver the seminar and light refreshments will be provided. For more information and to reserve your place please contact Kim Henry - kim@virtuosolegal.com.

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Virtuoso Legal is named as finalist in ‘Team of the Year'

Thriving new business Virtuoso Legal has been unveiled as one of four finalists at the Startups Awards 2008 in the ‘Team of the Year' category, handing it the chance to win the £5,000 top prize.

The shortlisting judges were impressed by Virtuoso Legal's concept and potential, placing the business among a handful of lucky finalists plucked from hundreds of entries.

Virtuoso Legal is a niche legal firm specialising in all forms of legal advice connected to Intellectual Property (IP). The firm which started trading in May 2007 was founded by Principal Elizabeth Ward, who has been reccomended by the Legal 500 for the past 6 years for her IP work. She recieved a plaudit in the 2006 Legal 500 which praised her for her ‘unbeatable, first-class advice'. Read more..