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Blackwood Global IP Ltd welcomes referral relationships, correspondent arrangements, and matter-specific instructions from foreign law firms.

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Jurisdictions Served

The Gambia, Sierra Leone & Liberia

Response Time

We aim to respond within 24-48 business hours

Ideal For

UK and EU IP firms
South African law firms
In-house legal teams
Brand protection teams
Innovation businesses
Firms without West Africa presence

Why Work With Us

Foreign law firms and in-house legal teams require clarity, reliability, and procedural certainty when instructing counsel in emerging jurisdictions.

Built for Foreign Counsel

Our practice is intentionally structured to work with foreign law firms—not in parallel to them. We understand foreign firms remain client-facing and local counsel must be procedurally exact.

Jurisdiction-Specific Expertise

West African IP regimes are not uniform. We provide registry-level procedural guidance and practical intelligence on what actually works in each jurisdiction.

Full-Scope IP Services

Foreign firms instruct us for complete lifecycle IP support including prosecution, ARIPO filings, office action strategy, watch services, and enforcement coordination.

Realistic Timelines

We provide practical, experience-based guidance grounded in current registry practice rather than theoretical timelines, helping you manage client expectations accurately.

Enforcement Insight

Our leadership brings hands-on experience supporting trademark enforcement and opposition matters involving internationally recognised brands, informing realistic enforcement advice.

UK/EU Practice Standards

Our working style reflects UK and EU legal practice norms with clear advice, registry-ready filings, predictable timelines, and responsive communication across time zones.