We are delighted to congratulate our client, Abacus Lighting, on receiving the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2025. This achievement recognises outstanding growth and notable success in global markets.
Abacus Lighting has been a recognised leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance lighting for over 65 years, and are now operating in over 100 countries. This award is a reflection of not only their commercial success around the world, but also their commitment to innovation, quality, and dedication to providing exemplary customer service across sectors including sports, healthcare, car parks, urban spaces, education and more.
A partnership built on innovation
Over the course of a professional relationship lasting more than a decade, attorneys at Forresters – primarily Matt Shaw and Dr Mark Connell – have assisted Abacus Lighting in obtaining protection for their intellectual property around the world.
This has included patents on innovative lighting arrangements, lighting masts, and hinges / counterbalances, and trade mark registrations protecting the valuable Abacus brand and specific product lines.
Our work has been closely aligned with Abacus’s commercial strategy, helping them to navigate complex IP landscapes and maintain a competitive edge in international markets. We are proud to help Abacus maintain a strong IP portfolio in a growing number of territories, from the UK and Europe, to China, the Middle East, Brazil, New Zealand and beyond.
Managing Partner and long-time advisor to Abacus Lighting, Matt Shaw, said:
“You would be hard-pressed to find a more deserving recipient of the King’s Award for International Trade than Abacus Lighting. It has been a real privilege to support them over the years, and a pleasure to watch them go from strength to strength. I have no doubt their talented team will continue to build on this achievement with the same drive to succeed that has defined their progress thus far.”
Looking ahead
Abacus Lighting’s King’s Award is a testament to their enduring commitment to excellence. Forresters is honoured to have been a part of their success, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in the years to come.
