Gareth Price

Director, Trade Marks

Gareth Price has extensive experience of advising clients on the creation and implementation of brand protection strategies and global brand portfolio management. In addition to trade mark clearance and global registration, he handles a significant amount of contentious trade mark and design matters, as well as IP-focussed corporate transactions.

Gareth acts for a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to multinational corporations, in many industries but with a particular emphasis on those involved in retail, hospitality, healthcare, engineering and agriculture.

Gareth advises a growing number of Chinese businesses on the registration of their brands and in contentious matters in the UK and Europe.

Gareth entered the profession in 1999. He joined UDL in 2007 and became a partner in 2014.

Gareth joined Murgitroyd as part of the addition of UDL in October 2021. Gareth is based in our Leeds Office.

Sector expertise

Brands
Software and related technology
Automotive
Creative agencies
Fashion
Luxury apparel
Food and drink
Games
Apps
VR and immersive technologies
Media
Music
Publishing
Medical devices
Retail and homeware
Telecoms and 5G

(Gareth) Price excels in all areas of trademarks and this is highlighted by his work for (his clients), which encompasses prosecution, enforcement and licensing issues

WTR 1000 - 2025

Gareth Price is described as "a distinguished commercial lawyer, renowned for his exceptional acumen and profound expertise in IP matters across the United Kingdom and European Union".

WTR 1000 2025 Research Insights

Thanks to Gareth, my trade marks are now registered and protected, allowing my business to move forward with confidence. I can't recommend Gareth and the team at Murgitroyd highly enough.

CEO, UK Travel Company

Gareth handled two objections to my trade mark applications from two global businesses with exceptional expertise and professionalism. He provided clear guidance and presence throughout the process.

Founder, Leisure Company

Gareth Price has been exceptional for us. We could not recommend him highly enough. His support team are exceptional also.

Founder, Data Company, 2024 Client Satisfaction Survey

Gareth Price has been exceptional for us. We could not recommend him highly enough.

Client Satisfaction Survey, 2024 - Global Trade Company

Key contributor to the Team Highly Recommended in Décideurs Magazine's Leaders' League

UK Best Law Firms & IP agencies for Trade Mark Prosecution 2024

Key contributor to our Trade Mark Team recognised by Managing IP, IP Stars

Managing IP, IP Stars, Trade Mark Prosecution Firm Ranking - 2024

Attorney advice is strong and pragmatic.

General Counsel, Engineering Company

Key contributor to our Trade Mark team awarded Recommended status on WIPR 2024

World Intellectual Property Review - Non-contentious UK Trade Mark category - 2024

He also creates close relationships with his team to provide a cohesive service in all of their work for clients

WTR 1000 - 2024 Research Insight

Gareth Price places an emphasis on partnering with his clients to find the best solution for their trade mark needs.

WTR 1000 - 2024 Research Insight

Brand owners are supremely confident in dynamic and creative lawyers Gareth Price, who bring a high level of organisational skill to effectively manage the global portfolio of JD Sports, which consists of more than 1,600 applications and registrations.

WTR 1000 - 2024

Price excels in all areas of trademarks and this is highlighted by his work for JD Sports, which encompasses prosecution, enforcement and licensing issues

WTR 1000 Research - 2023

Notable practitioner, Managing IP

IP Stars - 2023 and 2024

Gareth Price is excellent and knows our business inside out.

Legal 500 - 2022