In brief: New name for IP specialists; Agency hopes to grow at Greenhouse

PATENT and trademark attorneys Potts, Kerr & Co of Birkenhead is to change its name to Forresters – the international consultancy which acquired it three years ago.

Birmingham-based Forresters also has offices in London, Moscow and Munich and is ranked as one of the top intellectual property law firms in the UK.

Partner Matthew Shaw said: “Sharing a common name and presenting a more unified approach will strengthen the association between our offices and provide clients throughout the UK and worldwide with easier access to our resources, specialist capabilities and expertise.”

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NORTH West digital marketing agency, Parker Sandford Digital has opened an office at The Greenhouse the serviced and short-term office facility at MediaCityUK.

Wigan-based Parker Sandford Digital specialises in marketing strategy, brand development, website creation, online advertising and search engine optimisation. Clients including Adidas, Warburton’s, Pataks and McBride Plc.
 
Danny Parker, Parker Sandford’s creative director, said: “We chose MediaCityUK as our next office location as it allows us to be closer to our city centre clients. MediaCityUK offers a focused hub for creativity and we’re looking forward to networking with our new neighbours and to establishing a host of new working relationships.”