Firm and individual recognition for Ogier's intellectual property services

Ogier has been ranked as a recommended firm for Pan-Caribbean trade marks for the first time in World Trademark Review's 2023 rankings.

The WTR 1000 identifies the leading professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing and monetising trade marks.

Ogier's international service was described in the rankings as having "come on in leaps and bounds in intellectual property".

Client feedback in the ranking included one source that said: "We consistently receive and excellent service from Ogier's IP and other subject area experts, who work expediently and professionally."

Another said: "In Ogier, we find the ideal combination of high-quality services and reasonable rates. The firm is quick, proactive and extremely easy to work with."

The firm's ranking also cited the arrival of partner Sophie Peat as a "watershed moment". Sophie joined Ogier in June 2022.

"She and her colleagues excel at all aspects of trade mark procurement, protection, management, enforcement and monetisation and take a practical and commercially-driven approach to their work," the ranking said, adding that she is: “One of the most efficient and knowledgeable IP experts anywhere and is super effective at protecting trade marks in many countries. She is always available and makes her customers’ needs her top priority.”

Sophie was also ranked as a recommended individual for a sixth time, having first received the accolade in 2018. Throughout her career, Sophie has effectively and creatively managed the IP portfolios of some of the world’s leading companies across a wide variety of sectors. She played an integral role in the drafting of The Trade Marks Act, 2016 and accompanying regulations in the Cayman Islands, as well as other IP legislation.

She said: "I am honoured that my experience and knowledge has been recognised once again by the go-to resource for people seeking world-class legal trade mark expertise. I am especially proud that my appointment at Ogier was considered a breakthrough in the firm's inclusion in the rankings. I look forward to continuing to provide top level advice as part of a fantastic team as we enhance our client offering in this area."