Elizabeth Ward

Elizabeth Ward is the founder and principal of Virtuoso Legal, an intellectual property law firm she established in 2007.23 She has over 30 years of experience as an international intellectual property solicitor.2 Ward has a background in science, having studied Genetics and Cell Biology at the University of Manchester.3 She worked in the pharmaceutical industry before transitioning to law.4

As the owner of Virtuoso Legal, Ward specializes in brand protection, enforcement, and intellectual property strategy.3 Her firm provides services such as trademark filing, patent litigation, and IP commercialization.3 Ward is recognized as a leading expert in intellectual property law, having been consecutively ranked as a "Leader in their Field" by Chambers and Partners for over a decade.2 She has been sought after for commentary on IP issues by media outlets including the BBC, Forbes, and MSNBC.2

Prior to founding Virtuoso Legal, Ward worked as a partner at Fox Hayes LLP and Keeble Hawson, and as an assistant solicitor at DLA Piper.3 She has also served as Chairman of the Licensing Executives Society North East section.3 Ward is known for her direct and approachable personality, as well as her insight into the commercial aspects of IP disputes and valuations.1