Expertise
Emily is an intellectual property lawyer, providing proactive, pragmatic legal advice in relation to clients' IP protection strategies, third party and internal risks, and associated IP disputes. Emily has a particular specialism in providing full lifecycle branding support, as well as litigation representation in respect of any and all soft IP. Emily's clients are from a range of sectors, but she has a great deal of experience working with retail and consumer product businesses, and advising on the intersection of IP and technology. Emily is passionate about supporting the Luxury retail sector and about meeting the different needs and priorities that apply in that space.
- Experience
- Acting for Royal Mail in enforcing its database rights and copyright in IDDQD Limited and Royal Mail Group v Codeberry Limited and Anr [2025] EWHC 2651 (Ch)
- Representing TJX UK t/a TK Maxx in High Court litigation against Mike Ashley’s SportsDirect, including a successful application to adduce survey evidence – see TJX v NBC Corp [2019] EWHC 3246(Ch).
- Advising and representing a well-known streetwear brand in the enforcement of its relatively descriptive brand, including strategy support in relation to a thriving re-sale market.
- Advising a global home shopping retailer on all aspects of its new social media app, including name choice, clearance, patent landscaping, risk management and platform liability considerations, and community guidelines.
- Undertaking comprehensive IP audits for various businesses, including one of the UK's first 'unicorn' companies (a fashion retailer) ahead of flotation. Providing strategic support and enforcement services to those companies, including one of the first AI-driven marketing businesses and a global aviation group.
- Advising the owner of a number of different luxury ‘maisons’ in its trade mark strategies related to registry turf wars and securing favourable coexistences via opposition.
- Education
- University of Law (formerly College of Law) – Legal Practice Course, Distinction (2010)
- University of Law (formerly College of Law) – Graduate Diploma in Law, Distinction (2009)
- University of Edinburgh – MA (Hons) Philosophy/English Literature, 2:1 (2007)
- Testimonials
- Emily is a 'trusted advisor who amply supports on any and all branding issues. She is appreciated for her agile and pragmatic advice that provides clear strategic direction to clients'. (WTR 1000 2026)
- Emily Nuttall-Wood provides well considered, timely, contentious IP advice in a format that can be shared with and easily interpreted by commercial stakeholders" (Legal 500)
- "Emily Nuttall-Wood... brings real attention to detail" (Legal 500)
- Because she provides pragmatic and measured advice, we have found outcomes to be delivered quickly and thus fees are reasonable. (client testimonial as quoted in Legal 500, 2022)
- Emily Nuttall-Wood comes recommended for her work on the intersection of IP rights and advertising. (Legal 500, 2022)
- "Because she provides pragmatic and measured advice, we have found outcomes to be delivered quickly and thus fees are reasonable." (client testimonial as quoted in Legal 500, 2022)
- "Associate Emily Nuttall-Wood comes recommended for her work on the intersection of IP rights and advertising." (Legal 500, 2022)
