Nichola is an Associate and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in the Intellectual Property Team at CMS London specialising in brand protection and enforcement.

Nichola advises clients in relation to all aspects of trade mark selection, registration, portfolio management and enforcement. She has particular expertise in the advertising, media, telecoms and biotechnology sectors.

Nichola's practice includes advising clients in relation to watch notices, conducting and advising on clearance searches, devising and implementing filing strategies and dealing with official objections. Nichola also has extensive experience in relation to contentious trade mark matters including filing and prosecuting oppositions, cancellation and invalidity proceedings at both the UK Intellectual Property Office and the EUIPO, including the General Court.