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Christine Bett

Head of Trade Mark Paralegal and Support Services

Glasgow

Christine Bett was appointed Head of Trade Mark Paralegal and Support Services in August 2022. Christine has over 16 years’ experience in trade marks, having joined the firm in 2005. Christine began her trade mark journey as a Secretary before becoming a Senior Trade Mark Assistant in 2017, and the Deputy Head of Trade Mark Paralegals in May 2021.

Christine has extensive knowledge in all aspects of trade mark support. Liaising directly with clients and foreign associates worldwide, she assists with the management of trade mark portfolios for both large international corporations and smaller local clients across a broad range of sectors.

Christine heads up the firm’s Trade Mark Paralegal and Secretarial support functions. She works closely with the Managing Director of Trade Marks to develop a team structure that continues to grow and evolve with the needs of the Trade Mark Department.

Christine is based in our Glasgow Office.

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Qualifications

  • CITMA Trade Mark Paralegal

Memberships

  • CITMA UKIPO Transformation Programme Working Group & CITMA Paralegal Committee
  • CITMA Paralegal Committee

Finalist, Best Paralegal, North and Scotland

CILEX National Paralegal Awards - 2025

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Best Law Firm Paralegal Development Award

Leader of the Trade Mark Paralegal Management Team - 2025 National Paralegal Awards

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Leader of the paralegal team that is highly recommended by Decideurs Magazine in their Best Law Firms for Trade Mark Prosecution (UK) rankings 2024

Decideurs Magazine

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Finalist Best IP Paralegal

Paralegal of the Year - North & Midlands - Cilex 2025

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Key Contributor to the Paralegal team supporting our Trade Mark Team recognised as Tier 1 by Legal 500

Legal 500 Trade Mark Attorney rankings

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Key contributor to the Trade Mark Paralegal team ranked Gold by WTR 2025

WTR 2025 Trade Mark Firm rankings

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Key contributor to the paralegal team supporting our Trade Mark "Highly recommended" Team

Managing IP, IP Stars, Trade Mark Prosecution Firm Ranking, Scotland - 2024 & 2025

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