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Anna Reid

Partner, Solicitor London & Munich
Profile of Anna Reid

I’m experienced in handling a broad range of IP matters across a number of sectors and enjoy working with a diverse range of clients, primarily to help them resolve disputes.

I represent a variety of UK and international clients including those in the entertainment, leisure and fashion, FMCG, luxury goods, finance and gaming industries. I provide strategic advice on a wide range of IP matters including trade marks and passing off, copyright, designs and domain names (including handling disputes before Nominet and WIPO). I also advise on opposition and cancellation proceedings before the EUIPO, the UKIPO, and the European Courts. I have extensive experience of conducting litigation in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court and High Court in relation to trade mark and design infringement.

My expertise extends to advising clients on their anti-counterfeiting strategies, including overseeing the seizure of counterfeit goods by Customs and other law enforcement bodies across the EU. I also assist my clients with advertising and marketing law queries, including clearance work and advising on, and resolving, complaints.

I have signed the IP Inclusive Senior Leaders' Pledge to demonstrate my personal commitment to improving diversity and inclusion (D&I) in our firm.

Awards

Qualifications

  • LLB, University of Bristol 2005.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice 2007.
  • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales 2009.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice, University of Oxford 2011.
  • Admitted as a solicitor, Ireland 2016.

Memberships

  • Law Society of England and Wales.
  • Law Society of Ireland.
Anna provides excellent advice, focusing on reaching business-friendly solutions. She is prompt, responsive and, in the litigation context, is a formidable adversary. Anna is a pleasure to work with.
World Trademark Review 1000
Anna Reid advises clients on various contentious matters, involving trade marks and passing off, copyright, designs and domain names, as well as cancellation of registered rights.
Legal 500
Anna Reid is a key name to note for contentious instructions, thanks to her “prompt expert advice, thorough analyses and ability to quickly address problems".
World Trademark Review 1000
Anna Reid and Richard Burton are two rising associates to watch.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
They [Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid] are exceptional IP lawyers of the highest calibre, delivering high-quality advice at a very reasonable price. They and their colleagues are a cut above the rest
World Trademark Review 1000
The individuals we work with are highly knowledgeable, very responsive and very professional and thus are a pleasure to turn to each time around. I specifically note Matt Dick, Flora Cook and Anna Reid from the London office.
Legal 500.
Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid consistently deliver high-quality legal work and advice, they are very practical, know their clients’ businesses well, and are extremely responsive to clients’ needs.
Legal 500
Anna Reid is an up-and-coming young partner who has done stellar work for clients. Also knowledgeable, professional, analytical and responsive.
Legal 500
Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid are exceptional IP lawyers of the highest calibre.
Legal 500
She provides you with everything you need to make informed decisions – likelihood of success, potential pitfalls and accurate cost estimations.
World Trademark Review 1000
Reid advises on a range of IP matters for clients.
WIPR 2024
Anna Reid is smart, responsive, and vehemently defends the rights of her clients.
World Trademark Review 1000
Anna Reid is well-versed in representing clients in the IPEC in relation to a diverse host of issues.
Legal 500
I have had the pleasure of working with some of the talented professionals at D Young [& Co] and can only have words of praise and commendation for the work of Richard Burton and Anna Reid.
Legal 500
Jointly, the pair [Tamsin Holman & Anna Reid] are hailed as “exceptional IP lawyers of the highest calibre”: “They always deliver high-quality legal work and advice at a very reasonable price. They are very practical, understand their clients and are extremely responsive to their needs. They and their colleagues are a cut above the rest and do not disappoint."
World Trademark Review 1000
Recommended by Legal 500 2020
Legal 500
Anna Reid...[is] active in the FMCG, hotels, cosmetics and social media sectors.
Legal 500
Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid assist us in trade mark and design matters. They are among the best we have dealt with in the UK. Always approachable and friendly with a clear focus also on the commercial side of the matter.
Legal 500
Jackie Johnson and Anna Reid provide straightforward and clear advice.
Legal 500
Anna Reid is a key contact within the team for contentious matters and is prolific in IPEC cases.
Legal 500
Partners Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid...are excellent lawyers in all aspects.
Legal 500
Recommended.
Legal 500
Working alongside Holman is London-based Anna Reid, a go-to for IPEC matters.
WIPR 2024
Anna Reid 'always provide[s] solid and clear advice' on contentious trade mark, passing off, copyright, design and domain name matters.
Legal 500
Professional, diligent and forward-thinking, they [Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid] both provide excellent value and always consider the business aspects of each matter.
World Trademark Review 1000
She can hold the fold on large and complex matters and is an excellent writer whose legal analysis of issues is always spot on.
World Trademark Review 1000
Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid are exceptional IP lawyers of the highest calibre. They always deliver high-quality legal work and advice at a very reasonable price. They are very practical, know our business well, and are extremely responsive to our needs. We would highly recommend them (and their colleagues) for whatever IP-related matters you have in the UK.
Legal 500
They [Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid] stand out because of their very personal touch in handling matters. They do not overdramatise problems and almost never approach a new case with doubts about the outcome of a case (doubts are understood when it comes to the law) but immediately shed a different light, show a possible alternative view with a fair degree of positive creativity.”
Legal 500
We would highly recommend Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid for whatever IP-related matters you have in the UK.
Legal 500
Anna Reid and Flora Cook are both excellent practitioners with whom we are always happy to work and in whom we have faith. The fact that most members of this group are women is something that I appreciate and approve of.
Legal 500
Solicitor Reid made partner in 2018 and ably tackles both opposition proceedings and High Court disputes.

World Trademark Review 1000