Barker Brettell LLP is praised for providing its clients with ‘commercially sound and proactive advice’, and it is highly experienced in representing clients before the UKIPO, EUIPO, and WIPO. It handles a substantial volume of UK and EU trade marks filings, and coupled with its growing strengths in Sweden, it is well-placed to offer a seamless service to domestic and oversea clients. The group boasts a wide-ranging client base, covering the aerospace, automotive, computing and software, cosmetics, energy, food and drink, medical, and education sectors. Birmingham-based Catherine Wiseman leads the team and her offering encompasses assistance with global portfolio management, freedom to use and register trademarks, and filing and prosecuting trademark applications globally. Lucy Walker is another name of note with expertise in the policing and enforcement of rights domestically and internationally, due diligence matters, and IP issues in liquidation proceedings. Tracy Arch also manages the trade mark portfolios of global clients. Lisa King, ‘go-to IP advisor’ Rosalyn Newsome, and ‘excellent trademark attorney’ Rosanne Farmer in Birmingham, and the ‘very strong lawyer, strategist, and logician’ Ian Pearce and Louis Pittortou in Southampton are also key members of note.
PATMA: Trade mark attorneys in London
Barker Brettell LLP
Praxisleiter:
Catherine Wisemam
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tracy Arch; Lucy Walker; Rosanne Farmer; Louis Pittortou; Ian Pearce; Lisa King; Rosalyn Newsome
Referenzen
‘Catherine Wiseman and her team are pragmatic and professionally skilled. They have extensive knowledge of the legal aspects, and you are always in good hands.’
‘Ian Pearce is a very strong lawyer, strategist, and logician. He is responsive, courteous, and delivers top-quality work product and service.’
‘Barker Brettell provides a tailored and personal service, resulting from the key leads building a relationship to understand the business. They take time to understand how different areas of the business operates and what suits them.’
Kernmandanten
ADM Protexin
AETN
Altro
Autoglym
Amouage SAOC
Aston Manor
Automobile Club Di Brescia
bit.bio
British Racing Motors
Carma Laboratories
CH&Co
Compass Banca
CSME Technology
ENI S.P.A
Epson Europe
Etihad Airways
EVAC+CHAIR
Femme Luxe Fashion
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Fine Agrochemicals
Fiserv
Fosroc
Grenade
IMI
Impossible Foods
International Flavours and Fragrances
Keller Group
Kendamil
Kingston Technology Corporation
Liberty Group
LVMH
Fresh. Inc
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company
Modere
Minova
National Express
Panasonic Avionics
Pentair
Pizza Hut UK
Schlumberger
SEH International
Severn Trent Water
Sheltered Wings dba Vortex
Spectrum Brands
Tempshield
The Binding Site Group
The Boots Company
University of Chicago
University of Notre Dame
Wolseley Group
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Autoglym on registering their UK trade mark for SUPER RESIN POLISH.
- Advised Jaguar Land Rover on registering their EU trade mark trade mark application for the shape of its iconic Land Rover Defender vehicle.
- Advised Evac+Chair North America LLC on multiple global trade mark disputes over the registration of EVAC+CHAIR.
Boult Wade Tennant LLP
Boult Wade Tennant LLP has offices across the UK, Germany, and Spain, with a new office in Munich, and this ensures the firm is well-positioned to provide a seamless European trade mark offering to its clients. The practice handles the filing of trade mark applications, protection of large portfolios, and brand protection matters, as well as representing clients before the UKIPO and EPO in prosecution and defending opposition and prosecuting appeals. Rachel Conroy sits at the helm of the department. Emma Pitcher assists clients in India, while Catherine Wolfe has expertise in advising clients in China. In team news, Emily Scott and Connor Thorogood were both promoted to the partnership in November 2022, while Michael Mair joined a German IP firm Nordemann in April 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Rachel Conroy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Emma Pitcher; Catherine Wolfe; Tony Pluckrose; Anusha Arunasalam; Felicity Hide; Michael Maier; Connor Thorogood; Emily Scott
Referenzen
‘Anusha Arunasalam stands out amongst other partner level trademark practitioners as she is responsive, provides excellent advice efficiently, proactively considers the implications of the options for proceeding, and knows the questions that should be asked and answers those in order to give complete advice and recommendations.’
Felicity Hide is a superstar in the field of trademarks in the UK and EU. For “bet the company” types of trademark matters, she is my go-to practitioner. Her knowledge, analysis and reasoning far surpass others in the industry. She has excellent writing skills combined with superior oral communication with Examiners and opposing counsel. Felicity is also a wonderful human being that cares about her clients and as a result develops lasting relationships.’
‘Clients love Tony Pluckrose for his enthusiasm for the practice and his excellent abilities to distill complex matters down into understandable options for clients.’
Kernmandanten
Standard International Management, LLC
Compassion, Inc.
Spel Products
Bauer Radio
GOR20
John Guest International
Corporation and Reliance Worldwide Corporation
Atmos Nation LLC
Venpowa
International Drinks
Beckman Coulter
Move AI
Chapel Down
Pink Floyd
D Young & Co LLP
D Young & Co LLP’s UK-based team, which includes both attorneys and solicitors, has ‘great technical ability’ and works cohesively alongside the firm’s Munich office to provide clients with a comprehensive, pan-European trade mark offering. It handles a large volume of filings and enforcement work, including oppositions, and its team members frequently appear before the UKIPO and EPO. Previous co-practice head Jeremy Pennant retired in March 2023, so trade mark litigation and enforcement expert Tamsin Holman now solely leads the practice from London, and she is supported by solicitor Anna Reid; they are praised by one client ‘as exceptional IP lawyers of the highest calibre’. Richard Burton is another key name of note, and he is skilled in handling portfolio-related matters, especially disputes. Sarah Brooks joined from Mishcon de Reya LLP in March 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Tamsin Holman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Matthew Dick; Anna Reid; Gemma Kirkland; Richard Burton; Jackie Johnson; Sarah Brooks
Referenzen
‘Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid are exceptional IP lawyers of the highest calibre. They consistently deliver high-quality legal work and advice, they are very practical, know their clients’ businesses well, and are extremely responsive to clients’ needs.’
‘We would highly recommend Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid for whatever IP-related matters you have in the UK.’
‘Matthew Dick and his team are smart, savvy, knowledgeable, and responsive. They offer practical advice on both prosecution and litigation matters, and cover all aspects of trade marks, as well as passing off.’
Kernmandanten
AkzoNobel
Al Futtaim
ARM
Burger King
Ceuta Group
Cosmetic Warriors
Crockett & Jones Shoes
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Meta
Grays of Cambridge
Groupe Canal+
Hard Rock International
Hubbell
Gaz & Jo Intellectual Property Holdings
Johnson & Johnson
LG Corporation
Marriott Hotels
Metro Bank
Naked Juice
Qualcomm
Skechers
SOP International Limited
Sunseeker International
The Dow Chemical Company
Tropic Skincare Ltd
UPS
TEVA Pharamceuticals
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Industrial Cleaning Equipment in litigation before the IPEC.
- Acting for Heineken in a trade mark opposition.
- Managing Cosmetic Warriors’s global trade mark portfolio
Haseltine Lake Kempner LLP
Haseltine Lake Kempner LLP is praised for its ‘good commercial sense’ and assists clients across the entire lifespan of trade marks, from the development of strategy and identification of IP rights, to protection, opposition and appeal work, exploitation, and enforcement mandates. It is also active in the defence of allegations of infringement. Expert litigator Jason Dainty solely leads the practice from London and Leeds since the retirement of previous co-head Martin Krause in August 2022. The team has undergone recent expansion, with the addition of senior associates Rachel Hearson in June 2022 and Angharad Rolfe Johnson in April 2023, and associate Flora Hachemi in March 2022 from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP, Boult Wade Tennant LLP, and Lawrie IP respectively.
Praxisleiter:
Jason Dainty
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Chris Morris; Amanda Mallon; Richard Kempner; Brian Whitehead; Michael Conway; Sanjeet Plaha; Rachel Hearson; Angharad Rolfe; Flora Hachemi
Referenzen
‘Good commercial sense.’
‘Great responsiveness.’
Kernmandanten
Tesco Stores
Wren Kitchens
Molton Brown
Swatch AG
Jet2.com
Jet2holidays
JD Sports
Yeti Coolers LLC
Stitch Editing Ltd
Giorgio Armani SpA
Callaway Golf Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Defending Tesco Stores in trade mark litigation against Lidl concerning the sign for its discounted ‘Clubcard Prices’ scheme.
- Representing Wren Kitchens in High Court litigation brought by B&Q.
- Represented Swatch against Apple successfully in a line of three major trade mark disputes.
HGF Limited
HGF Limited has a significant geographical footprint, with offices in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, France, and Ireland; its teams collaborate to provide well-known, multinational companies with a seamless trade mark offering, which encompasses IP inception, filings, and commercialisation, as well as enforcement and defence proceedings and portfolio management. It is notably strong in the pharmaceutical, automotive, food and drink, media and entertainment, retail, and aerospace sectors. In February 2023, the firm opened a new office in Belfast, and it is therefore well-positioned to service entrepreneurial clients across Northern Ireland. Leeds-based David Potter sits at the helm of the practice with expertise in strategic protection and management of trade mark portfolios. Also in Leeds, CEO Martyn Fish and chairman of the firm Jason Lumber are key members of the team, as well as Richard Wylie, who advises food and beverage brands on trade mark-related mandates. In London, Jonathan Thurgood has significant experience in European brand protection, and Geoff Smith is skilled in assisting clients from the fashion, veterinary, software, and engineering industries. In Manchester, Lauren Somers is a ‘stand-out individual’.
Praxisleiter:
David Potter; Martyn Fish; Jason Lumber
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Craig Thomson; Geoff Smith; Jonathan Thurgood; Rebecca Field; Claire Jones; Lauren Somers; Lee Curtis; Stephanie Loeffler-Reading; Rigel Moss McGrath; Richard Wylie
Referenzen
‘They take the time to really understand our business and culture, which means that their advice is absolutely tailored to our requirements. Their client portal is really helpful and can be used to create bespoke report templates.’
‘Richard Wylie is a proactive business partner who understands our business to the extent that any materials he directs to us, or issues he raises, are important ones.’
‘The HGF team have developed an in-depth understanding of our business and feel very much integrated into our internal processes. We are comfortable sharing our plans with them and bring them early into any decisions we make as a team.’
Kernmandanten
Emirates
Halfords
Quintessential Brand
Tommy Hilfiger
Rotork Plc
AGA Rangemaster Group
Whirlpool
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisting Tommy Hilfiger with its UK trade mark matters, including prosecution, renewals, and contentious matters.
- Acted for Love At First Swipe Dating in the defence of a UK trade mark application.
- Acting for Quintessential Brands Group in all IP-related matters worldwide, including a portfolio of nearly 500 trade mark registrations.
J A Kemp
J A Kemp has offices located across the UK, including in London, Oxford, Cambridge, as well as in Paris and Munich. The team advises clients on a wide range of trade mark strategy matters, including filing, defending, and opposing applications in the UK, Europe, and globally. Its impressive client roster includes domestic corporations, start-ups, spin-outs, and growing businesses, as well as international corporations and prestigious academic institutions; it is also regularly instructed by US, Japanese, and Scandinavian clients. ‘Outstanding’ trade mark lead James Fish also heads up the firm’s Paris-based trade mark practice, and Tom Albertini chairs the designs offering. Other key names of note include Ben Mooneapillay in Oxford, and he supports clients in the luxury goods, entertainment, sports, food, fashion, and gaming sectors, and Charlotte Stirling in London, who handles the entire lifecycle of trade mark-related mandates.
Praxisleiter:
James Fish; Tom Albertini
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ben Mooneapillay; Charlotte Stirling; Aaron Newell; Scott Gardiner; Stephen Hodsdon
Referenzen
‘James Fish is always outstanding.’
‘James Fish is the top man, and he has always been superbly helpful.’
‘A friendly and commercially pragmatic team.’
Kernmandanten
Adidas
Antonio Puig
Boardriders IP Holdings
Burts Snacks
Courtauld Institute of Art
Diversey
Fiit
GW Pharma
Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Hunter Douglas Industries
Lola’s Cupcakes
Mintel Group
MIPS
Nominet UK
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Ricoh
Rotary International
Seiko Holdings
Sensyne Health Group
The Hershey Company
The Royal British Legion
WHAT3WORDS
Kilburn & Strode LLP
Kilburn & Strode LLP boasts a ‘stand-out team’ that is well-equipped to handle cross-border work with offices in London and the Netherlands. Practice head Carrollanne Lindley is praised by one client as ‘unmatchable’ and is highly adept at strategies surrounding managing international trade mark portfolios, including prosecution and enforcement mandates. Iain Stewart divides his time between London and Hilversum as co-head of the Dutch practice, and he has an international client base. ‘Exceptional trade mark attorney’ Rowena Tolley is another core member of the team with a growing UK client portfolio, including companies from the medical, food and drink, finance, sports equipment, transport, and music industries. Ryan Pixton manages some of the firm’s largest clients, assisting them with multinational filings, oppositions, litigation support, and enforcement matters.
Praxisleiter:
Carrollanne Lindley; Iain Stewart
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rowena Tolley; Ryan Pixton; Jeffrey Parker; Ben Scarfield; Nora Fowler
Referenzen
‘Iain Stewart and his team are phenomenal. They are a go-to team for all trade mark prosecution and enforcement matters in the EU and UK. Clients appreciate their responsiveness, their consideration of business concerns, and their ability to present holistic solutions to issues.’
‘Rowena Tolley is an exceptional trade mark attorney. Her advice is always commercially and legally driven.’
‘The firm has deep trade mark expertise.’
Kernmandanten
Gilead Life Sciences
Taal Distributed Information Technologies
Delta Air Lines
easyGroup
Sweet Street Desserts
Cyclomedica Australia Pty
Coinbase
Novicap
Azentio Software Private
Corza Medical
SolarMeter
Royal College of Radiologists
Elastic
The Entertainment Industry Foundation
Renault S.A.S
Puro Sound Labs LLC
Block, Inc.
Gosling Rum
Mastercard
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising an airline on their UK and EU trade mark portfolio and coordinating a number of contentious matters.
- Defending a large financial services and digital payments provider in the validity of its iconic design before the EPO.
- Defending easyJet, easyCar, and easyBus’s EU trade mark registrations from revocation for non-use and managing the client’s defence of attacks on 35 of its registered trade marks filed by the other party in a high court litigation action.
Mewburn Ellis LLP
With offices across London, Bristol, Manchester, Cambridge, and Munich, the trade mark practice at Mewburn Ellis LLP - led by London-based Andy King - is well-placed to offer a comprehensive European service and strategic brand management advice. The group works alongside the firm’s solicitors on the entire lifespan of trade mark work, from creation, registration, and enforcement, to disputes, portfolio management, and commercial matters. It is highly adept at handling a wide range of disputes, including oppositions, cancellations, revocations, domain disputes, and infringements before the UKIPO and EPO. Its client roster covers international brands, dynamic start-ups, universities, and research institutions. With demonstrable experience in acting for charities, Kate O’Rourke is a key name to note in the London office, which is also home to Andy King and Jacqueline Pang. Bristol-based Rebecca Anderson-Smith is a notable name in the pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, and MedTech sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Andy King
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kate O’Rourke; Jacqueline Pang; Rebecca Anderson-Smith; Claire Evans
Referenzen
‘Mewburn has advanced tools and good communication. The people there are excellent lawyers.’
‘Rebecca Anderson-Smith and Jacqueline Pang are great lawyers; very precise and always responding quickly with efficient solutions to any kind of IP matters.’
Kernmandanten
Alliance Pharmaceuticals
Audi AG
Axon
Beauty Bay
Dechra
Dogs Trust
Foo Fighters
Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC
Hallmark Cards
Crayola
In-N-Out Burgers
Intersnack
KP Snacks
Karsten
Lacoste
GANT
The Kooples
Modiano
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP
Polsinelli
Sandvik
SB Alliance
Stryker
TauRx
The Estate of Whitney Houston
Thompson Coburn
Youngs Brewery
Potter Clarkson LLP
With offices in London, Nottingham, and Sweden, Potter Clarkson LLP provides clients with a strategic and cross-disciplinary approach to their trade mark matters, including advising on due diligence, filing, and opposition mandates. Its client base include innovative start-ups and fast-developing SMEs, as well as international corporates from the life sciences, chemistry and biotech, food and agri-tech, engineering, electronics and computing, energy and cleantech, and the creative sectors. Sanjay Kapur heads the practice from Nottingham and London-based Sarah Talland supports clients with clearance searches, global filing matters, and handling objections and contentious mandates. Emmy Hunt, also in London, is another key name for handling brand protection matters and global trade mark portfolios.
Praxisleiter:
Sanjay Kapur
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Emmy Hunt; Sarah Talland; Cameron Malone-Brown; Lucy Mills
Kernmandanten
Bespectacled
Frida Kahlo Corporation
Golden Goose
Lord Ian Botham & Benchmark Drinks
Pritchard Spray IP
Reckitt Benckiser
Stretchline Intellectual Properties
Turtle Bear Holdings
Nichebox UK Limited
The Crown Perfumery Company Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Defended Reckitt Benckiser successfully in an opposition filed by Nestlé.
- Acted for various clients in an objection to the UK registration for OKTOBERFEST for the hospitality industry.
- Assisted Frida Kahlo Corporation in successfully registering FRIDA and FRIDA KAHLO in relation to NFTs.
Stobbs IP
The team at Stobbs IP has ‘an unrivalled knowledge of the law’, and ‘is excellent at providing a range of routine trade mark protection and enforcement support’. With offices in London, Cambridge, Munich, Dublin, and Eindhoven, the team is well-placed to service a wide range of clients, from single-handed start-ups to significant, multi-national organisations from the fashion, beauty and sports sectors, as well technology, publishing, telecoms, social media, food and beverage, and the finance industries. It continues to have a busy UK and EU trade mark filing practice, and it also assists its clients with disputes and litigation, investigations, commercial contracts, brand extension, and anti-counterfeiting mandates. The reputable Cambridge-based founder Julius Stobbs sits at the helm of the practice with expertise in both contentious and non-contentious trade mark work, while the ‘very commercial’ Chris Sleep leads the solicitor group and Geoff Steward chairs the litigation offering.
Praxisleiter:
Julius Stobbs; Chris Sleep; Geoff Steward
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Claire Breheny; Emma Pettipher; Louise Goodsell; Claire Sugden; Chris Hawkes; Harpreet Dhaliwal; Richard Ferguson; Lucy Skelton; Smita Pattni; Sarah Fellows
Referenzen
‘Excellent understanding of their clients’ industries and their business needs. They are exceedingly approachable and responsive, and help to navigate very difficult trade mark matters with practical advice.’
‘The team at Stobbs provides wonderful support, has an unrivalled knowledge of the law, and is able to apply this expertly with a commercial lens to all matters it advises on.’
‘Smita Pattni and Sarah Fellows are standout members of the team. They are quick to respond, highly professional, commercially savvy, and provide a very personalised service.’
Kernmandanten
7-Eleven
AB InBev
AG Barr
Air Partner
All England Netball Association
All Saints
AOL
ASOS
Automobil Lamborghini SPA
Automobile Club de l’Ouest
Balfour Beatty
Barclays
Beiersdorf
Berry Bros
Big Potato Ltd
Big Wave Brands
British Toy & Hobby Association
Britvic
Brown Forman
Bullgard
BUPA
Camelphat
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cancer Research UK
Capri Sun GmbH
Channel 4
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Chiaro Technology
Citco Converse
Clear Score Technology Limited
Combe International
Conde Nast
Cumberland Corporate Services Limited
Danone
District Financial Limited
DKNY
Dr. Martens
Dryrobe
Duke University
Ecolab
Energizer Holdings Inc.
England and Wales Cricket Board
Entain plc
Eton College
Faber & Faber
Federal Mogul
FIFA
Fine and Country
Five Mile Films
Foo Fighters
Ford Models
Ford Motor Co.
The estate of Fred Astaire
Garrard & Company
Gene Simmons
General Mill
Giesswein
GLD Group
Glencore
GoPro
Grandmaster Flash
Great Ormond Street Hospital
GVC Services Ltd
Harley Davidson USA Inc.
HK28 Ltd
Iglo Foods
Immersive Labs
Independent Talent
Informa Plc
Instant Brands LLC
Interface Inc
Jack Daniels
Jagex Limited
John Varvatos
Jude Bellingham
Jurgen Klopp
Just Eat
Kendall & Kylie Jenner
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Liverpool Football Club
Macmillan Publishers
Macmillan Publishers
Marks and Spencer
Mars Wrigley
Marshall
Marshall Amplification
MBG International
McDonalds
Meta
Meyer Bergman
Milton Lloyd Ltd
Monster Inc.
Moonbug Entertainment
Mothercare
Neuehouse & Fotografiska
Nike
Nirvana
O2
OBD Diagnostics
Off White
Olive and Orange Ltd
Orla Kiely
Ovo
Paramount Pictures
PepsiCo
Pharrell Williams
Philip Warren & Son
Pip & Nut
Popsockets
Prada
Premier Foods
Purple Bricks
PZ Cussons
Quintessentially Group
Raffles Hotels
Raspberry Pi Foundation
Reckitt
RLTV Media
Siemens AG
Skip the Dishes Restaurant
Slater & Gordon
Slater and Gordon (UK)
Snap Inc
Springer Nature
Stanley Black and Decker Inc.
StockX
Ted Baker
The Ridge
The Ritz Hotel London
Tik Tok
Tommy Hilfiger Europe BV
Tottenham Hotspur FC
Treasury Wines Estates
Trek Bicycles
Tumblr
UEFA
University of Cambridge
Upfield
Visa
Webstorm Information Technology Private Limited
Wendy’s
Wickes
Wilmington Plc
Xaar
Yahoo
Yours Clothing
YouView
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Stanley Black & Decker Inc on their IP strategy after taking over their entire portfolio.
- Advised Qatar Sports Investment on the launch and protection of a new world-wide Padel tournament which has seen a huge upsurge in popularity.
- Advised Mars Wrigley Confectionery on the proposed launch of a new purple M&Ms character, which included advice on various rights in the colour purple and providing parameters for future use.
AA Thornton
AA Thornton’s ‘first-class team’ provides UK-based companies and international clients with advice on global trade mark portfolio management, which encompasses filing and prosecuting applications, contentious mandates such as cancellations, oppositions, and enforcement proceedings, and appeals. Co-practice head Ian Gill is praised for combining his ‘in-depth knowledge of trade mark law with outstanding business acumen’, and he leads the team alongside the recently promoted and ‘very efficient’ Sarah Darby. Senior associate Sarah Neil handles large IP portfolios, and Louise Foster supports clients in the manufacturing, publishing, and retail industries. September 2022 saw the arrival of Lucy Pope from HGF Limited, while Rachel Havard departed to join Two IP.
Praxisleiter:
Ian Gill; Sarah Darby
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Suzanne Power; Louise Foster; Sarah Neil
Referenzen
‘Sarah Darby and her team do a terrific job in managing huge portfolios, keeping on top of things at all times and providing pragmatic, strategic advice. I very much value working with her.’
‘Ian Gill and Sarah Neil invest time in getting to understand the background and context of any matters we raise with them, and have a long-standing track record of skilfully guiding us through seemingly difficult processes.’
‘High level of quality maintained amongst the different team members, and Suzanne Power provides sound advice on tricky matters.’
Kernmandanten
ZPG
Fytexia SAS
Virgin Enterprises Ltd
Merck
Jimmy Choo
Primark Limited
R. Twining and Company Limited
AB World Foods Limited
Admiral Group
Calor Gas
Equip Outdoor Technologies
Jordans, Dorset, Ryvita Company Limited
Estee Lauder
Reiss
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Silver Cross on the expansion of protection of its trade mark portfolio to cover new growth areas in terms of products, markets, and sub-brands in over 30 new countries.
- Advising British fashion house Paul Smith on a variety of matters, including an international dispute involving the mark JOHN SMITH, which is stylised in an identical way to the iconic PAUL SMITH mark.
- Advising Admiral Group plc on a dispute relating to the mark ADMIRALS of Admiral Markets before the UKIPO, with related proceedings in the High Court.
Appleyard Lees
Specialist IP firm Appleyard Lees regularly represents emerging and high-potential innovators and start-up companies, in addition to well-established international enterprises, in their trade mark-related matters. Its team of dual-qualified trade mark and patent attorneys is located across offices in Leeds, Halifax, Cambridge, and Manchester, and it assists clients from a wide range of sectors, including fashion, sports, consumer goods, technology, food and beverage, and manufacturing. Managing Partner David Clark sits at the helm of the team in Manchester, and Leeds-based Robert Cumming is another name of note. Dual-qualified solicitor and attorney Chris Hoole ‘is dynamic and enthusiastic’, and acts for clients in High Court litigation, and advises on UK and European trade mark registries.
Praxisleiter:
David Clark
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Robert Cumming; Chris Hoole; David Moy; Bill Lister; Paul Brandon; Beverley Robinson; Daniel Bailey
Referenzen
‘The team at Appleyard Lees is very knowledgeable and efficient, and it gives clear advice that we can either action ourselves or pass on to our clients in turn. They are very flexible on how they report matters and use technology.’
‘Robert Cummings is the hallmark of a truly great lawyer: skilled, efficient, and ruthless in litigation and other contentious matters while still very calm and pleasant to work with.’
‘Chris Hoole is dynamic and enthusiastic and embraces new clients very well.’
Kernmandanten
Ivy Farms
Puma
Crescendo Biologics
Walmart
Bolt Taxis
Cranswick Plc
Jemmtec
Beck Greener LLP
Beck Greener LLP ‘has an excellent reputation and is one of the strongest IP law firms in the UK’. The team has expertise in supporting multinational corporations across a broad range of sectors, including media and entertainment, financial services, life sciences, fashion, and beauty, and it is highly adept at managing global trade mark portfolios. It expertly handles both EU and UK matters, including IP strategy, clearance, prosecution, and litigation. Additionally, anti-counterfeiting mandates and design enforcement matters are also with in the group’s capabilities. Ian Bartlett heads up the team and is praised by one client for having ‘a strong theoretical and practical knowledge in all areas of IP’; Bartlett frequently appears before the UKIPO and Appointed Persons in contentious proceedings. He is supported by Catherine Jewell, who has expertise in defending brands in opposition proceedings, Rowland Buehrlen, who heads up the firm’s Alicante office, associate trade mark attorneys IP litigator Duncan Morgan, and associates Kashif Syed and Jessica Vallis.
Praxisleiter:
Ian Bartlett
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rowland Buehrlen; Catherine Jewell; Duncan Morgan; Kashif Syed; Jessica Vallis
Referenzen
‘Beck Greener has an excellent reputation and is one of the strongest IP law firms in the UK.’
‘Ian Bartlett has a strong theoretical and practical knowledge in all areas of IP. He is extremely smart, pragmatic, and thorough. He is equally effective as a strategist and tactician, and he tailors his advice to the individual needs of his clients and to the specific requirement of each situation.’
‘Catherine Jewell is able to understand very easily what we want to protect and write it in a simple manner. She is smart, fast, and trustworthy.’
Kernmandanten
Pharrell Williams
The Condé Nast Publications
The Estée Lauder Companies
PricewaterhouseCoopers
The British Phonographic Industry
Chevron Products Company
CrossFit
Tiffany and Company
Tapestry
Lewis Hamilton
Ed Sheeran
Eminem
Tillotts Pharma
Knight Frank
FOUR SEASON HOTELS
Kyndryl
Peloton
TED Talks
Masco
Cards Against Humanity
Incos / Debonair
LifeAID Beverages Co LLC
Hinduja Bank
Prime Hydration LLC
EFG Hermes
PIC Corporation
Next Insurance Inc
Digital Commerce Inc
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for The Official UK Charts Company against Global Radio in its attempt to prevent the client from obtaining registered protection for its key OFFICIAL CHARTS trade mark.
- Advising PwC on a range of measures to protect its brands, including advising PwC UK, PwC US, and the global PwC organisation.
- Assisting Tapestry with managing its entire European portfolios since 2020, including advising on filing and prosecuting trade mark applications, and in relation to IP risks and strategies across the UK and Europe.
Bird & Bird LLP
In addition to the strong media, entertainment, and sports sector focus of the trade marks team at Bird & Bird LLP, the firm has seen an increase in instructions from clients in the retail and consumer, and tourism and travel sectors. The group boasts a mixture of trade mark attorneys and solicitors, and they work cohesively to provide clients with advice on prosecution matters and portfolio management. It is also highly experienced in handling a large volume of trade mark registrations. Mark Holah co-heads the team alongside Allan Poulter.
Praxisleiter:
Mark Holah; Allan Poulter
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Christine Danos; Emma Green
Referenzen
‘An incredibly approachable team that boasts the best IP practitioners in the business.’
Kernmandanten
Belmond
AB InBev
Monster Energy Company
Fiorucci
SC Johnson
Electrolux
Rogue Fitness
Rothy’s
Monica Vinader
Hanes Brands
Kingfisher
Sunday Riley
C&A
Chilly’s Bottles
HURR
Revolut
Kingsman
Chanel
Daily Mail
DAZN
Clarion Events
The Wonderful Company
Gemfields
Faberge
Tempur Sealy
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- Assisted the Royal Opera House with conducting a trade mark audit and assumed responsibility of the worldwide portfolio for the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet.
- Assisting Epic Games with managing its IP portfolio across the UK and Europe, as well as the Middle East.
- Advising Hanes on a number of branding issues, including on a global assignment project relating to the CHAMPION brand.
Bristows LLP
Bristows LLP’s team consists of UK and EU trade mark attorneys, litigation solicitors, and other overseas-qualified lawyers who all assist with the management of global IP portfolios and advise on the entire spectrum of trade mark mandates, including brand creation, clearance searches, licensing, and disputes before trade mark registries and the courts. The team has witnessed growth in instructions from clients in the hospitality, technology, and telecoms sectors, and continues to frequently represent clients before the UKIPO and EPO. Ian Gruselle sits at the helm of the trade marks department and is supported by Nellie Jackson, who has expertise in brand protection, exploitation matters, portfolio management, and IP-related disputes. In July 2022, Abigail Wise joined Lewis Silkin.
Praxisleiter:
Ian Gruselle
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Simon Clark; Paul Jordan; Nellie Jackson; Jeremy Blum; Jennifer Noel; Stephanie Taylor
Referenzen
‘It is a friendly team of knowledgable people.’
‘Nellie Jackson is a strong and pragmatic lawyer.’
Kernmandanten
Lebara Limited
PolarSeal Tapes & Conversions Limited
Financial Times Limited
Dentsply Sirona Inc
WPP Group
Nio Nextev
Viking River Cruises
HND Development Corporation
The Guardian News and Media
McDonald’s
LADbible
IHG
International Foodstuffs Co LLC
Novartis
Muzz
Samsung
Diageo
Malmaison Hotel du Vin Holdings
Wolfspeed
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB
Mondelez International
BAFTA
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the WPP Group on coordinating and managing its worldwide trade mark portfolio.
- Advising Financial Times on managing its worldwide trade mark portfolio.
- Representing McDonald’s regarding the protection and enforcement of the world famous ‘Mc’ and ‘Mac brands in the UK.
Carpmaels & Ransford LLP
Carpmaels & Ransford LLP’s practice encompasses the entire life cycle trade marks, from clearance searches, registrations, and enforcement, to disputes, litigation, licensing, and contractual and transactional matters, and it often represents clients in opposition and appeal proceedings before the UKIPO, EPO, WIPO, and the UK’s Appointed Person. Roger Lush chairs the group and his clients are from a wide range of sectors, including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, media and entertainment, tourism, and fintech and finance, amongst others. Dual qualified as a trade mark attorney and solicitor, Jonathan Day, is strong on brand protection, enforcement mandates, and management matters. Senior associate and trade mark attorney Lara Elder is skilled in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Praxisleiter:
Roger Lush
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jonathan Day; Lara Elder
Kernmandanten
Align Technology
Bear Grylls Ventures LLP
Manzanita Capital
Allergan
Deere & Company
Blue Prism
Western Digital
Byredo
Diptyque
Space NK
XEROS
Eyeora
Penguin Random House
Converge
Motorsport UK
Vertex
Umarex GmbH
Republic Technologies
4D Pharma
Aphria
OTCX Trading
De Beers
Malin + Goetz
Altery
Susanne Kaufmann
Iris Nation
McArthurGlen
Belron
Antler
McIlhenny Company
Western Digital
Total
GAM Limited
Veld Capital
Anacap Financial Partners
Kalvista
Fomtech Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Allergan in all trade mark-related matters, from brand counselling and clearance, filing and prosecution, opposition, cancellation, and enforcement, and dispute resolution.
- Representing Align Technology in its brand protection and enforcement strategies in the UK and Europe.
- Representing Deere & Company in the protection and enforcement of the brand, including the iconic Leaping Deer logo and yellow/green livery, which is the subject of rarely registered colour-per-se marks.
Cleveland Scott York
Cleveland Scott York boasts trade mark attorneys who are also dual qualified as solicitors, and the team adeptly manages large trade mark portfolios and assists its international clients with developing filing strategies and providing representation in complex opposition work before the UKIPO and EPO, as well as drafting IP-related licensing agreements. Sectors of strength for the group include financial services, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, transport, and fashion. Lorna Hobbs jointly leads the team alongside Jonathan Clegg, and they are supported by Claire Birro, who has a growing practice across the entire spectrum of trade mark work.
Praxisleiter:
Jonathan Clegg; Lorna Hobbs
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Claire Birro; Joanna Larkey; Andrew Clemson
Referenzen
‘They seamlessly work together and never miss a beat.’
‘Jonathan Clegg, Claire Birro, and Andrew Clemson have all equally impressed me with their practical approaches to problem-solving.’
Kernmandanten
GlaxoSmithKline
Target Brands
Rolls-Royce PLC
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
Saputo Dairy UK
Dairy Crest
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Citigroup Inc.
The National Trust
Oxygenetix Institute Inc.
Noble Foods Limited
Numatic International
United Biscuits
Drest Limited
Transport for London
Legatum Limited
GM Cruise Holdings LLC
Utilita Energy
Reed MIDEM
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisting Transport for London with its trade mark portfolio and associated issues.
- Representing Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings in complex European trade mark oppositions.
- Representing Iris Software Group Limited in EU trade mark opposition work.
CMS
CMS’s ‘outstanding team’ utilises the firm’s global network of offices across the UK, Poland, Spain, Germany, France, Singapore, and Hong Kong to provide clients with a seamless cross-border offering, which includes all forms of soft IP work. For example, the team regularly assists clients with due diligence and transactions, clearances, prosecution work, and day-to-day portfolio management and auditing. It is also active in representing clients before the UKIPO, EPO, and English and Scottish courts. Technology, media, and telecoms remain key sectors for the practice, as well as fashion and retail, sport, and leisure and hospitality. Co-head of the firm’s international IP group Tom Scourfield is ‘a brilliant tactician’, and he jointly leads the practice alongside Sarah Wright; they split their team between London and Warsaw. In Sheffield, trade mark attorney and litigator Eleanor Merrett is skilled in brand protection and enforcement mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Sarah Wright; Tom Scourfield
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eleanor Merrett; Kelly Saliger; Anna Brackenbury; Louise Gellman; Joel Vertes; David Parrish; Melanie Worsdall; Kara Tompsett
Referenzen
‘The team listens and understands the challenges of their clients while delivering innovative solutions to difficult problems.’
‘Tom Scourfield is wonderful in handling contentious matters. He is a brilliant tactician, resulting in many difficult matters being resolved expeditiously. ‘
‘Outstanding team; we rely on them extensively for all types of trademark matters in the UK.’
Kernmandanten
Anthony Nolan
Banham
Booking.com
Breast Cancer Now
Deliveroo
Dentsu International
Dune
eBay
Equinor
Floris
Hackett
Hammerson
ITV plc
J. Crew
JoJo Maman Bébé
JTI
Kettle Foods
Snyder’s Lance
Legal & General plc
Lyma
Microsoft
Nesta
Nestlé
Oracle Corporation
Oura Health
Pepe Jeans
Revlon
Sainsbury’s
Samsonite
Shark Ninja
Sky
SMS plc
Sothebys
The Crown Estate
UEFA
Valeo Snackfoods
YNV Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Microsoft on all aspects of trade mark and design work, including business critical clearance, filing, prosecution, multi-jurisdictional opposition, and enforcement work.
- Representing ITV, including ITV Studios Netherlands, in managing a substantial portfolio, and advising on trade mark matters, including clearance, prosecution, and contentious matters.
- Acting for Sainsbury’s on its trade mark portfolio matters.
Gill Jennings & Every LLP
From Gill Jennings & Every LLP’s London and Munich offices, the trade mark attorney team provides well-known multinational corporations, large corporates, SMEs, start-ups, and universities in the UK, Europe, and other jurisdictions with a strong cross-border offering. The practice has demonstrable experience in handling multi-jurisdictional clearance projects, registrations, opposition and cancellation issues, domain name complaints, and anti-counterfeiting matters, as well as representing clients in prosecution proceedings and portfolio management. Chairman Alasdair MacQuarrie leads the team with particular expertise in the pharmaceutical, entertainment, toys and games, high security printing, and fashion industries, while Edward Carstairs heads up the firm’s food, drink, and hospitality sector group. In May 2022, trade marks director Rachael Ward joined the team from Ward Trade Marks.
Praxisleiter:
Alasdair MacQuarrie; Edward Carstairs
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rachael Ward; Luca Colombo
Referenzen
‘Edward Carstairs simplifies things and explains different scenarios well.’
‘Gill Jennings makes me feel like I am their only client. Whatever the issue is, they provide quick, smart, and practical answers.’
‘Alasdair MacQuarrie develops and executes action plans quickly and with good success rates.’
Kernmandanten
World Wrestling Entertainment
Hasbro
Wizards of the Coast
Zoetis
Focusrite
Clean Co
Under Armour
Eusa Pharma UK Ltd
Inivos Ltd
Audoo Limited
Aviation Works Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Under Armour on opposition proceedings at the UKIPO, having successfully defended a logo mark valued in excess of £500m.
- Advisd Thrasio on the protection of its brands at the UKIPO and EPO, including defending its trade marks against third party challenges.
- Advising WWE in relation to strategic filing issues and prosecuting applications for their talent and tag team names and new shows, registering in the UK and Europe in relation to and handling opposition and cancellation matters, enforcing rights against third parties, and undertaking recordal programs.
Keltie
Keltie’s trade mark offering is broad ranging, and encompasses advice on prosecution, strategy, transactions, and enforcement matters. It also has a well-established Irish trade mark offering, and assists clients with online brand protection mandates, including domain name registration and renewal matters. The automotive, fashion, luxury goods, food and beverage, and consumer goods are all strong sectors for the department, which has seen an increase in instructions from clients in the sports and sustainability sectors; Manuela Macchi leads the firm’s sports trade mark practice. Co-head of the team Rosemary Cardas has expertise in the strategic management of global trade mark portfolios, and Alistair Gay also jointly leads the practice with significant experience in enforcement issues. Senior associate Jason Aghatise joined the team from Wynne-Jones, Laine & James in September 2022, while Azhar Sadique departed in March 2023 to join a technology start-up company.
Praxisleiter:
Rosemary Cardas; Manuela Macchi; Alistair Gay
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jason Aghatise; Ben Britter; Jason Aghatise
Kernmandanten
Group Lotus
Swarovski
Stryker
PGA European Tour
Hillhouse Capital
Ryder Cup
Rick Owens
Jane’s Group
Mattel
CRH Plc
UK Fashion and Textile Association
Nissan
The Global Fund
The Professional Golfers’ Association
Treasury Wine Estate
Camelot
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Sony Interactive Entertainment on the protection of its trade marks in the UK and EU, including trade mark filings and prosecutions, oppositions, and dispute resolution matters.
- Advised Neat Home on its strategy for protecting its IP against copycat infringers, including conducting a review of design and trade mark protection in various territories.
- Acted for Swarovski in trade mark and design enforcement matters, including online and in relation to cases regarding ingredient branding.
Marks & Clerk
Marks & Clerk boasts a ‘well-established and well-resourced team’ that has a core focus on the creative and entertainment industries, fashion and retail, financial services, and food and drink sectors, as well as the technology sector. The team is well-versed in managing large international portfolios, which often includes filings and opposition and enforcement proceedings before the UKIPO and EPO, as well as brand protection matters and dispute resolution mandates. Trade mark practice head Esther Gottschalk also manages the Birmingham office; she has extensive expertise in working for US corporates and attorney firms. Fluent in French and Spanish, John Ferdinand in Birmingham is another key name to note, with expertise in non-traditional trade marks, such as shape marks. London-based trade mark attorney Michael Barrett is dual qualified as a solicitor with a focus on the sport, entertainment, and media industries. Tom Farrand transitioned to a consultancy role in September 2022.
Praxisleiter:
Esther Gottschalk
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Samantha Collins; Michael Barrett; Jason Chester; Claire Keating; Amy Dunn; Noëlle Pearson; John Ferdinand
Referenzen
‘The Marks & Clerk team provides tailor-made advice in a time-efficient manner. They count on highly skilled IP professionals with experienced backgrounds in the IP field. Communication with them is continuous and smooth, and they are extremely responsive.’
‘A well-established and well-resourced team.’
‘Personal attitude, helpful, and great initiative.’
Kernmandanten
Lounge Underwear
Panda Life
FutureWELL Holdings Ltd
THALES
Butcher’s Pet Care Limited
RevoluGen
Next Holding Limited
Grafton International Ltd
Kee Safety Limited
Hill & Smith Holdings plc
Pukka Pies
Crew Clothing Company
First Longevity Ltd
Scottish Football Association
Scotch Whisky Association
Lothian Buses
Trespass
Bridgestone
Albert Bartlett & Sons
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for Butcher’s Pet Care in devising a strategy to ensure and safeguard protection for a planned re-brand of products in the EU to align with branding strategy in the UK.
- Acted for Kee Safety in helping to prioritise their branding needs to help their IP reflect their success and expansion.
- Acted for Grafton International in their new launches, prosecuting the difficult marks and advising them on their necessary protection and enforcement issues.
Mathys & Squire LLP
Mathys & Squire LLP acts for large organisations, as well as start-ups, entrepreneurs, and universities on the development, management, and protection of their trademark portfolios, including on contentious oppositions and appeals before the UKIPO and EPO. In London, head of the litigation practice Margaret Arnott also jointly leads the trade mark team practice alongside Manchester-based Gary Johnston. Arnott is particularly well-versed in the automotive, oil and gas, food and beverage, clothing, e-commerce, charity, and technology sectors, and Johnston is experienced in anti-counterfeiting matters. Managing associate Harry Rowe (London) is skilled in trade mark opposition matters, and of counsel Rebecca Tew (Birmingham) has expertise in clearances, brand protection, and enforcement-related matters.
Praxisleiter:
Margaret Arnott; Gary Johnston
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Harry Rowe; Rebecca Tew
Referenzen
‘Gary Johnston has enormous experience and sound common sense.’
‘The trade mark team has proven to be professional, efficient, and reliable.’
‘Margaret Arnott’s experience and guidance is valued.’
Kernmandanten
Eveden Inc.
Ocean on Land Technology Ltd
British Gas
Centrica
Kenwood Limited
Harley-Davidson
Public Health England
Wacoal
Rigby & Peller
Ferrari
The Tate Gallery
Edward de Bono Limited
Unison
House of Lords
House of Commons
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
The British Tourist Authority
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted Ocean on Land Technology with successfully implementing and managing a global filing strategy for a revolutionary hatchery system.
Maucher Jenkins
Anglo-German firm Maucher Jenkins often works collaboratively with its German offices to handle national and European trade mark filings, and it also boasts an established presence in Switzerland and China. The team provides ‘sound and practical advice’ on the registration of new brands, clearances, and prosecuting trade mark applications, as well as representing clients in litigation and dispute resolution matters. Industries of strength for the group include pharmaceuticals and medical devices, cosmetics, food and beverages, financial services, and media and entertainment; Katie Cameron often engages with clients in the latter of these industries. Co-head Angela Fox is praised for her ‘great trademark portfolio management skills’ as a dual-qualified solicitor and trade mark attorney litigator, and Tanya Buckley also jointly leads the team with ‘a wealth of experience in handling different types of trade mark work’; her background in biotech enables her to advise pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech clients.
Praxisleiter:
Katie Cameron; Angela Fox; Tanya Buckley
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Richard Parsons
Referenzen
‘They are very proactive and provide in-detail advice for each possible course of action.’
‘They are very knowledgeable, thorough, and present advice in a targeted and thoughtful manner.’
‘Angela Fox provides well-considered and nuanced guidance; she is a trustworthy counsel. She has great trademark portfolio management skills, providing proactive advice on IP protection.’
Murgitroyd
Murgitroyd has been rapidly expanding and now has offices located across Europe, North America, and Asia, providing clients with a ‘one-stop-shop’ offering in the automotive, engineering and energy, consumer services, chemistry and life sciences, and media industries, amongst others. The group provides clients with an all-encompassing trade mark offering, from pre-filing and searching to prosecution, renewals, and portfolio management. In December 2022, the firm underwent further expansion with the acquisition of TLIP, allowing the group to seamlessly assist Cambridge-based innovative clients with their trade mark mandates. Managing director Joanne Lecky sits at the helm of the team in Belfast with expertise in representing clients before the UKIPO and EPO in oppositions, revocations, and invalidity actions. In Leeds, Alan Fiddes is another notable name, with substantial experience in managing and exploiting trade mark portfolios.
Praxisleiter:
Joanne Lecky
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alan Fiddes; Gareth Price; Steve Waine; Sharon Kirby; Mike Vettese; Christian Finn; Emma Hodson; Anna Szpek; Sarah McCrann
Referenzen
‘They are impressive not only in their efficiency, quality, and responsiveness, but also in their familiarity with local practice, as well as an extensive European office network that enables them to act as a one-stop-shop for all clients’ IP requirements in Europe.’
‘The trademark team is managed by the great Joanne Lecky, who is a delight to work with and provides the right resource from the Murgitroyd team.’
‘Christian Finn specialises primarily in trade mark matters, handling portfolios for a wide range of clients, from small start-ups to multinational companies.’
Kernmandanten
Barry M
Black Sheep Brewery
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GUESS
Gymshark
Hermès International S.A.
Highland Spring
JD Sports
Lidl
Maybourne Hotel Group
Revolution Beauty
SHS Group
Trafigura
Highlight-Mandate
- Supported JD Sports Fashion Plc with its global expansion, including the growth of its business in the USA, Middle East, and new target markets.
- Managing Revolution Beauty’s global IP portfolio, including contentious matters and oppositions.
- Managing SHS Group’s global trade mark portfolio, including trade mark and registered design filings, prosecution, oppositions, and enforcement matters.
Reddie & Grose LLP
Reddie & Grose LLP‘s offering encompasses the entire spectrum of building trademark portfolios for clients in the consumer products, entertainment and media, technology, charity, and financial sectors, including filing, prosecution, opposition and enforcement work. With expertise in the automotive industry, Helen Wakerley jointly leads the team alongside Patrick Lloyd. Chairman Alice Findlay and executive partner Jan Vleck are further key members of the team. Tom Sharman - a UK and European trademark, patent, and design attorney with a strong emphasis on assisting UK-based businesses with their global expansion strategies - is also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Alice Findlay; Jan Vleck; Patrick Lloyd; Helen Wakerley
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tom Sharman; Dale Carter; Dan Sullivan
Referenzen
‘Tom Sharman is a brilliant attorney; rare in his talent to cover designs, trade marks and patents well, and he is clearly very successful indeed.’
‘Over 40 years, the expertise of the team has been good. Each new account handler with the back office team has always been on point quickly after taking on our portfolio.’
Kernmandanten
Airhead Design Limited
Volta Trucks
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- Advised Airhead Design Limited on a variety of IP matters.
- Advised Volta Trucks on expanding their portfolio of IP rights relating to technology in their electric vehicles.
Venner Shipley LLP
Venner Shipley LLP is praised as a ‘go-to firm for any UK trade mark matters’ and has demonstrable experience in managing global portfolios and prosecution mandates for a wide range of clients, including FTSE100 companies, global corporations, in addition to SMEs, and start-ups. Practice head Clare Turnbull is based in Tunbridge Wells and regularly represents clients before the UKIPO, EPO, and WIPO due to her significant experience in oppositions and invalidity proceedings, and Jane Martin also sits in Tunbridge Wells. In the firm’s London office, chartered UK trade mark attorney David Birchall is fluent in French and is also qualified as a solicitor. Birchall is active in working alongside foreign trade mark attorneys in prosecution and registration matters.
Praxisleiter:
Clare Turnbull
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jane Martin; David Birchall; Yoann Rousseau; Gloria Parmesan; Camilla Sexton
Referenzen
‘I’ve been impressed with the partners’ client management and cost-effective and practical updates and advice notes. The firm’s matter management is also good.’
‘Clare Turnbull has very good client relationships and expectations management. She is tailored and practical with her advice, and it certainly helps when she sets out the position, as well as the risk and benefits. She is also very friendly and approachable.’
‘Venner Shipley is a go-to firm for any UK trade mark matters. I also highly recommend them when asked for a reference in the UK by my peers. Working with them is a breeze, and they provide much value.’
Kernmandanten
Atkins Limited
The Norwex Group
The Sakata Group of Companies
Apple and Pear Australia Ltd
Coregeo Ltd
Aspen Pumps
TalkTalk
Tactus Group
Aviva Plc
First Grade International
The Masic Foundation
Saferpet Ltd
The Able Label Limited
Zimmer Biomet
Clinigen Limited
IQUW Syndicate Management Limited
Quite Interesting Limited
Waymade plc
Atnahs
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the UK and EU divisions of Sakata on trade mark matters.
- Assisting Quite Interesting Limited with searching, filing, and opposition services.
- Advising TalkTalk on their trade mark portfolio.
Wilson Gunn
Wilson Gunn ‘has a multi-national projection and comfortably and ably represents very big clients, while at the same time succeeds in maintaining a demonstrably Mancunian soul which appeals to more local SMEs’. The practice counts major technology companies, academic institutions, and global brand owners amongst its high-profile trade mark client base. Industries of strength for the group include sport, healthcare, fashion, and retail, and it continues to handle a large volume of trade mark filings. In Manchester, Michael Douglas heads up the team, and the ‘fantastic’ Tim Rose in Birmingham has substantial experience in contentious matters, including oppositions, invalidations, and revocations. James Robey and David Slattery in Manchester are also notable team members.
Praxisleiter:
Michael Douglas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tim Rose; Marc Lewis; David Slattery; Andrew Marsden
Referenzen
‘It has a multi-national projection and comfortably and ably represents very big clients, while at the same time succeeds in maintaining a demonstrably Mancunian soul which appeals to more local SMEs.’
‘Michael Douglas is best in the class. He has superb people skills, he is good to work with, and he offers practical and common sense advice. He is very strong in the consumer and retail goods sector.’
‘The team, and in particular, Tim Rose, is fantastic. They are knowledgeable, reliable, and attentive. I cannot say enough positive things about the Wilson Gunn trade mark team, and Tim Rose in particular.’
Kernmandanten
Boohoo Group
Bruntwood
Conan Doyle Estate
DCC plc
Mondelēz International
Mölnlycke Health Care
Morrisons
Spin Master
Tangle Teezer
The Football Association
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Boohoo Group on all aspects of their global trade mark portfolio, which includes established brands such as Debenhams, Warehouse, Oasis, and Burton.
- Acting for DCC plc in the management of their global trade mark portfolio.
- Advising Spin Master on new trade mark applications, including advising on protection for a 3-Dimensional trade mark for the Rubik’s Cube.
Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie’s team supports its clients across the entire scope of trade mark-related mandates, including litigation, clearance, filing, and prosecution work, in addition to registrations, enforcement, and domain and company name disputes. It is also notable for its global portfolio management expertise, which is boosted by the firm’s global footprint. Sectors of strength for the group include consumer products, retail, and pharmaceutical goods. Key names of note include Jessica Le Gros, who leads the brand management practice, Rachel Wilkinson-Duffy with expertise in contentious mandates before UK and EU courts, and of counsel Julia Dickenson. Senior trade mark associate Nadine Archer is another key name. Vlotina Liakatou left to ITV in January 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Jessica Le Gros; Rachel Wilkinson-Duffy; Julia Dickenson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nadine Archer
Referenzen
‘Nadine Archer is a highly-experienced trade mark counsel with extensive knowledge of national trade mark regimes around the world.’
‘The entire team is wonderful. Jessica Le Gros is very helpful, fully in charge, and provides super-fast in replies.’
‘Baker McKenzie’s trade mark team has global coverage with supporting centres around the world. They take care of all the administrative workaround trade marks, including filings, registrations, invoicing, renewals, and oppositions, all captured in one online database.’
Kernmandanten
Aesop
Astellas
Avon
CSL
Seqirus
DeepMind
Dropbox
Dyson
Eli Lilly
General Motors
GSK
Haleon
HSBC
JCB
Jumeirah
L’Oréal
Natura & Co
Novo Nordisk
Planet Hollywood
SAP
Unilever
Warner Bros
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising L’Oréal on all IP matters, ranging from complex trade mark litigation to vital brand and portfolio advisory and management.
- Advising Unilever on brand protection matters.
Bates Wells
Bates Wells is sought after for by a range of clients from the impact economy, including charities, non-profit organisations, and commercial clients. The team’s mandates often involve international elements, and it has significant expertise in branding-related matters, clearance, registration, portfolio management, disputes, and transactional mandates. Practice head Mathew Healey is skilled in licensing matters and assisting new and emerging enterprises on a pro-bono basis. Wendy Grey advises clients from the technology, fashion, pharmaceuticals, and media industries, and Catharina Waller is another notable team member.
Praxisleiter:
Mathew Healey
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Wendy Gray, Catharina Waller
Referenzen
‘The team has a particularly strong understanding of charities and how they work.’
‘The team is always helpful, quick, clear, and genuinely cares about its clients.’
‘The Bates Wells trade mark attorneys are very adept at thinking outside the box when addressing complex or challenging trade mark issues. This type of thinking and approach is invaluable.’
Kernmandanten
The Science Council
London Stock Exchange Group
Trinity College London
Sightsavers
Battersea
Shelter
Vodafone Foundation
The Copper Mark
The Earthshot Prize
Trussell Trust
Choose Love
Asthma UK
Speech and Language UK
Business LDN
Christian Aid
Conflict Armament Research
Baobab Foundation
Vorboss, Vitrifi, AllPoints Fibre
Global Innovation Fund
The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales
Viva Credit
Charlie Mackesy Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Baobab Foundation on trade mark clearance, registration, and IP structuring.
- Advised Battersea on a partnership with Jude’s Ice Cream for Dogs and various merchandise partnerships, as well as the high-profile Wear Blue for Rescue campaign.
- Assisted The Copper Mark with its global trade mark protection programme, which included drafting regulations around an assurance/certification standard aimed at responsible copper mining, as well as registering certification marks throughout the world’s copper-mining regions.
Dehns
Dehns has a sizeable team that handles UK, EU, and overseas trade mark-related mandates, including registration and renewals, management and maintenance, policing, and enforcement. It also supports clients with domain name disputes and internet infringements, and is well-versed in providing representation in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the UKIPO and EPO. Its client roster is broad-ranging and encompasses SMEs and multi-national companies from the computing, publishing, pharmaceuticals, leisure and entertainment, food and beverage, and fashion sectors, to name a few. Elaine Deyes leads the trade mark group and Paul Harris is head of the litigation department. Senior partner Elizabeth Jones and managing partner Adrian Samuels are also key names of note. In March 2022, the firm opened a new office in Birmingham.
Praxisleiter:
Elaine Deyes; Paul Harris; Elizabeth Jones; Adrian Samuels
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Clare Mann; Joseph Letang
Referenzen
‘Clare Mann is our first point of call for trade mark-related questions; she is very speedy in her responses and her communication is always clear and easy to understand. She has always kindly answered any questions and I appreciate her patience and insight.’
‘Everyone is responsive and friendly.’
‘Clare Mann is sharp, practical, responsive, and a delight to work with.’
Kernmandanten
Honda Motor Europe
Man Group PLC
Hamptons International
Avon Cosmetics
Playboy
Apple Corps
Jane Shilton
Emporia Brands Limited
Nuffield Health
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted Consolidated Metco in achieving a rare registration of a slogan as a trade mark.
- Represented Otis Elevator Company in opposition proceedings.
Elkington + Fife LLP
Elkington + Fife LLP boasts a team of ‘excellent subject-matter specialists’ that are highly adept at handling UK trade mark filings, oppositions and related disputes, clearances, and recordals. Well-known brands continue to instruct the group with their UK and EU trade mark portfolios, and it has seen an increase in instructions by large commercial firms and foreign associates. Chris McLeod ‘leads a talented and dedicated team’ from the firm’s London office and is praised as a ‘complete genius’. In Sevenoaks, Mark Scott is skilled in registered design mandates, while London-based Allister McManus focuses strongly on contentious matters.
Praxisleiter:
Chris McLeod
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mark Scott; Allister McManus
Referenzen
‘Chris McLeod leads a talented and dedicated team who are proactive, responsive, and great to work with. Chris is highly knowledgable in all aspects of trade mark law.’
‘I appreciate the honesty and straightforwardness, as well as the professional skills the individuals I work with in this firm apply.’
‘A very solid and professional group of practitioners. I have worked with Chris McLeod and his team for many years and find them reasonably priced, very available, and the advice is always of a very high technical standard. I have no hesitation in recommending them to my clients, and working with them as a team. Understated excellence.’
Kernmandanten
Formula One Management Limited
Fulham Stadium Limited
Fulham Football Club
Corning Incorporated
Philips B.V.
Signify Holding B.V.
Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems Limited
BASF SE
Evonik Industries AG
Spire Healthcare Limited
Malvern Panalytical B.V.
OSA Fine Spirits
Decon Laboratories Limited
Citation Limited
Imperial College of Science
FabricNano Limited
LexiFi Limited
Mirabeau SAS
The Juice Master Limited
Petronella Ravenshear
Better Nature Limited
Corsearch
Slaughter and May
Borenius Attorneys
Blank Rome LLP
Merkenbureau Knijff & Partners
Collyer Bristow
Spencer West LLP
Marcuria
Onel Trademarks
Memery Crystal LLP
RGB Legal Services Limited
Nishimura & Asahi
Corpo Legem
CyberLink Corporation
Mana Biosystems Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Formula One Management on the F1, Formula 1, Grand Prix, and associated trade marks.
- Advising Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems on filing and registering numerous UK trade mark applications, international registrations, and foreign national applications for the client’s established industrial ink brands.
- Representing Corning Incorporated in trade mark applications and oppositions, and successfully assisted the client with resolving a long-running, multi-jurisdictional dispute with Evolv Technologies.
Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher’s trade marks team is ‘extremely skilled at managing a very large portfolio of enforcement matters’ and acts for clients across a wide range of sectors, predominantly in the technology, life sciences, media, and retail spaces, with an increasing focus on the sports sector. Multi-jurisdictional clients seeking to expand their portfolios often instruct the team. Leighton Cassidy co-heads the group alongside litigation lead John Linneker and dual-qualified solicitor and trade mark attorney Hastings Guise, who is highly adept at handling pre-launch clearance projects and disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Leighton Cassidy; John Linneker; Hastings Guise
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Harriet Seymour; Amy Reynolds; Chris Benson; Claire Keepax; Chris Tang
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‘A very professional and efficient team.’
‘The team is extremely skilled at managing a very large portfolio of enforcement matters while still providing detailed and digestible advice for individual matters.’
‘The team is extremely reliable, especially with last minute deadlines and instructions. The team also routinely takes initiative to provide complex advice about clients’ overall portfolios and enforcement strategies.’
Kernmandanten
SkyKick
Sazerac
Borough Market
Currys
Smart LLC
FitBit, Inc
EYGS LLP
Dell EMC
Take-Two Interactive Software
Publicis
Caffè Nero
Forbes
Devolver Digital Ltd
TotalEnergies
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for SkyKick in defending trade mark infringement proceedings brought by Sky in relation to the use of the word ‘SKYKICK’.
- Advising Sazerac on its global trade mark portfolio outside North America and brand IP enforcement following a competitive tender.
- Advising Fitbit on UK trade mark matters, including trade mark portfolio management, prosecution, and enforcement.
Lewis Silkin
Lewis Silkin’s IP practice assists its clients with the entire lifecycle of IP-related work. It manages IP portfolios for household names and multi-national clients, as well as trademark filings, anti-counterfeiting matters, and oppositions and disputes. Tom Gaunt leads the team, which was bolstered by the addition of legal director Abigail Wise from Bristows LLP in July 2022 and senior chartered trade mark attorney Erika Coccia from Marks & Clerk in May 2022. Nick Bowie has significant expertise in trade mark prosecution, online enforcement, and investigations.
Praxisleiter:
Tom Gaunt
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nick Bowie; Giles Crown; Erika Coccia; Abigail Wise
Kernmandanten
John Lewis
DDB UK
Airwair International
Trustpilot
Skyscanner
Harvey Nichols & Co
Swiss Mountain Rescue
Secret Garden Party
MW Eat
Claranet Group
RePizza
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising for Skyscanner Limited on managing its global trade mark portfolio, trade mark disputes, and overseeing its online brand enforcement globally.
- Assisted Swiss Mountain Rescue with its successful defence of UK Trade Mark Opposition No. OP000431572 against UK Application No. UK00003723956 for SWISS MOUNTAIN RESCUE logo, brought by the Swiss IP Federation.
- Advising Saga on all of its IP-related work, including trade mark and design clearance, filing and prosecution strategies in the UK and globally, and related IP disputes and enforcement matters.
Adamson Jones, part of Gateley Legal
Following their tie-up in January 2022, Adamson Jones, part of Gateley Legal is now home to an expanding trade mark attorney group which can draw on support from a network of offices across the UK, including London, the East Midlands, Yorkshire and Wales. The practice offers advice on all aspects of trade marks, including registrability, applications in the UK and overseas, international trade mark portfolio management and oppositions against conflicting trade mark applications, as well as the negotiation of coexistence agreements. Pharmaceutical and medical devices specialist David Gwilliam provides ‘invaluable‘ advice to clients, jointly heading the team with John Buckby, who covers all contentious and non-contentious aspects of intellectual property work.
Praxisleiter:
David Gwilliam; John Buckby
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‘Adamson Jones helped us greatly with the transition of a large trade mark portfolio from a firm we acquired. They were proactive in reaching out to us and bringing us up to speed, and they have continued to work with us to make sure the client’s needs are taken care of seamlessly.’
‘In particular, David Gwilliam has been invaluable in assisting us with our portfolio. Dave has been generous with his time and his organized approach has helped immensely with the takeover.’
‘Their detailed knowledge of our business and products means the team at Adamson Jones are very quick to identify the core issue in any matter, and their advice always balances and considers the legal position with the commercial realities of our business and sector.’
Kernmandanten
Intersurgical Ltd
Brightwake Ltd
Smart & Biggar LLP (acting for Lockerroom Marketing Ltd)
Arden University
Peace Products Limited
Advanced Hydrocarbon Fuels Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Acquisition and management of Intersurgical Ltd’s trade mark portfolio and advice about additional trade mark protection for their most successful product.
- Advice on the expansion of Arden University Limited’s trade mark portfolio internationally following a rebrand.
- Management of over 20 interconnected parallel contentious proceedings for Smart & Biggar LLP (acting for Lockerroom Marketing Ltd).
Brabners LLP
Brabners LLP assists domestic and international clients on the protection, enforcement, and exploitation of trade marks.it also handles portfolio management and prosecution proceedings, as well as contentious matters covering oppositions and cancellations. Colin Bell leads the team, which consists of dual-qualified director and trade mark attorney Hannah Fawcett in Liverpool, and she has expertise in prosecution and infringement matters, and senior associate, trade mark attorney, and IP litigator Hayley Morgan in Manchester.
Praxisleiter:
Colin Bell
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hannah Fawcett; Hayley Morgan
Referenzen
‘Their team’s strengths and capabilities, along with their innovative approaches, are what has made our time working with them both invaluable and enjoyable.’
‘Brabners team comprises highly-skilled lawyers who have specialised knowledge and extensive experience in various areas of law, including IP. We have found that no matter what the area of expertise required, Brabners have a competent individual or can introduce us to an external Advisor.’
‘Brabners always takes the time to understand client needs, circumstances, goals, and concerns. We have been able to establish strong relationships built on trust and open communication with several members of their firm.’
Kernmandanten
Alder Hey Children’s Charity
Beaverbrooks the Jeweller Ltd
CORGI Services Limited
Gaimin.io Limited
Cataclean Global Limited
FAUN Trackway Limited
H.G. Stephenson Limited
International Sport Group Limited
James Hall & Company Limited
Lancashire County Cricket Club
Leicester City FC
LiverBuildingCo Ltd
Manchester Sale Rugby Club Limited
Manchester United Foundation
Regatta Limited
Craghoppers Limited
Hawkshead
Outdoor Limited
T.J. Morris Limited
Tall Group of Companies
Checkprint Limited
DLRT Limited
Vascular Perspectives Limited
Yodel Delivery Network Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Gaimin.io Limited on trade mark filing strategy.
- Advising CORGI Services Limited on its branding and licensing strategy, including in particular 18 new trade mark applications and agreements, including with Ovo Energy.
- Advised Crimpit on its trade mark strategy and portfolio worldwide, including trade mark and design filings in the UK, USA, Australia, EU, and Canada.
Dentons
Dentons has a strong reputation in international, strategic portfolio management, which encompasses litigation, advisory work, transactional matters, and undertaking prosecutions. The team strongly benefits from the firm’s global network of offices, enabling it to seamlessly handle cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters. Anna Copeman chairs the trade mark practice and jointly leads the IP team, and she is regularly active in contentious proceedings and brand enforcement mandates. Anna Brown is another core team member and her client roster includes global companies, governmental departments, and tech companies, as well as start-ups.
Praxisleiter:
Anna Copeman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Anna Brown
Kernmandanten
American Eagle
Argex
Benevolent AI
Frasers
Lottoland Holdings
M&S
Swatch Group
TomTom
Virgin
Positec Tool Corperation
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented American Eagle Outfitters in proceedings brought by Lyle & Scott, which alleged breach of a co-existence agreement and passing off.
- Defended The Swatch Group against 19 simultaneous revocations against core trade marks brought by Samsung following a successful High Court claim brought by Swatch.
- Advised TomTom International on its 2022 logo rebrand.
Mishcon de Reya LLP
Mishcon de Reya LLP boasts ‘highly-skilled and professional legal experts’, and following its merger with Taylor Vinters in January 2023, it continues to expand its offering in the technology, media, and life science industries. The practice has expertise in handling searching, filing, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement mandates for global portfolios, and it is well-positioned to utilise the firm’s worldwide footprint and frequently provides trade mark-related advice to Australian, US, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, and EU-based firms. Sally Britton spearheads the team and is also co-head of the firm’s retail group. Sarah Brooks moved to D Young & Co in March 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Sally Britton
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Felicia Oduntan; David Rose; Jeremy Hertzog; Peter Nunn; Eloise Harding; Dominic Walsh; Eleanor Wilson
Referenzen
‘The team is constituted by highly-skilled and professional legal experts who are easy to communicate with and dare to take on the challenging tasks. They co-operate very well with the client and achieve the best outcome for the client.’
‘David Rose and his team members are very professional and have very strong communication skills; they are able to communicate effectively with the client, the agencies, and the other external counsels etc.’
‘Mishcon de Reya’s practice is unique in its deep understanding of the sector and its ability to provide clear and practical advice that takes into account both legal and business considerations. The team has extensive experience working with clients in the TMT space, and has a proven track record of delivering results.’
Kernmandanten
Global
Sky
Iceland Foods
Nintendo
Dua Lipa
Wombles
Health & Happiness
MGA Entertainment
WeWork
VetSure
Fendi
Modicare
Pure Milk Vodka
Apollo Automobile
Hg Capital
Lion Capital
Sanofi
Bet365
Alexander McQueen
Apax
Graphite Capital
Percy & Reed
CBS Corporation
SPP Pumps
The Estate of Professor Stephen Hawking
WeWork
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Iceland Foods in the first oral Hearing before the EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal.
- Advising Global on a range of brand protection and enforcement matters in several jurisdictions.
- Acting for Sky in its trade mark dispute with SkyKick, including proceedings before the Supreme Court and CJEU.
Novagraaf
International IP consultancy firm Novagraaf is part of the Questel group and assists clients with the protection and management of global IP rights, which includes handlings registrations, filings, and disputes. The team is noted by clients for its strong ‘reach in terms of jurisdictions’, with offices situated across the UK and Europe, as well as in China, Japan, and the US. Managing director Vanessa Harrow sits at the helm of the group in Manchester, and she is supported by London-based Laura Morrish, who regularly appears before the UKIPO in opposition proceedings, and Luke Portnow. Mona Asgari joined the London team in November 2022 from Graham Watt & Co LLP.
Praxisleiter:
Vanessa Harrow
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Laura Morrish; Luke Portnow; Mona Asgari
Referenzen
‘The team has subject matter experts, and they know their clients very well.’
‘Novagraaf offers a strong mix of professionalism, efficiency, and client care.’
‘The practice possesses a well-rounded team of excellent communicators that continuously strives to offer objective solutions to its clients in an efficient manner. Of particular note is Novagraaf’s reach in terms of jurisdictions covered and the watch notice service that makes it easy for clients to monitor and manage their IP portfolios.’
Kernmandanten
Brockmans Gin
Revolution Bars Group
Stock Spirits Group
Carbon8 Systems
CAVU
Conex Banninger
Centurion Safety Products
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Stock Spirits Group on trademark registration strategy and enforcement to ensure global protection of their brands.
- Advised Revolution Bars Group on UK filings and enforcement, including pre-filing advice, objections, oppositions, and settlement discussions with third parties.
- Advised Carbon8 Systems on a worldwide re-filing project for its core CARBON8 mark, for an updated specification, as well as a new filing project for its trademark CO₂ntainer.
Swindell & Pearson Ltd
The IP team at Swindell & Pearson Ltd is notable in high-value contentious matters and strategic mandates, in addition to filings and opposition proceedings before the UKIPO. The group also assists local, national, and international clients with their trade mark portfolio management, and it has expertise across a broad range of sectors, with a particular emphasis on the clothing and nutraceutical industries. Derby-based senior director Nick Womsley heads up the practice, and the team is also home to Kieron Taylor, who is increasingly instructed to handle enforcement and infringement matters.
Praxisleiter:
Nick Womsley
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kieron Taylor
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‘Swindell & Pearson has some of the foremost intellectual property specialists in the UK. They always offer the client strategic advice.’
‘The team is personable, transparent, and honest. They are very knowledge and provide good advice.’
‘Kieron Taylor is experienced, and his advice is always welcome; he can solve clients’ problem efficiently.’
Kernmandanten
Slimming World
VKR Holding
The Mentholatum Company
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Slimming World on their global trade mark portfolio management and their global brand strategy.
- Advised a food producer on its trade mark portfolio and handling oppositions to its growing trade mark rights
Taylor Wessing LLP
Roland Mallinson leads the brand management practice at Taylor Wessing LLP, which is adept at assisting clients with clearing, protecting, exploiting, and enforcing brands across the globe. Its client roster encompasses companies in the technology, media, consumer and retail, and life sciences sectors. Qualified French trade mark attorney France Delord is a notable member of the team, which also saw the addition of Alison Cole in April 2022 from Murgitroyd, and she has extensive expertise in contentious and non-contentious trade mark-related matters, as well as commercial mandates, such as licensing.
Praxisleiter:
Roland Mallinson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
France Delord; Alison Cole; Julia King
Referenzen
‘The team is made up of people with different backgrounds and qualifications, providing efficient advice at all levels of queries.’
Kernmandanten
William Grant & Sons
The Bazooka Companies, Inc.
Europcar Mobility Group
Southampton Football Club
Orange
KPMG
Myenergi Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for William Grant & Sons in a case against Lidl regarding its lookalike Hendrick’s gin product sold by Lidl Gin.
- Advising The Bazooka Companies on the defence of its candy/confectionery product in the shape of a baby’s bottle, which has been sold in the millions around the EU for many decades and has recently been threatened.
- Acting for Europcar Group on the management of the trade mark portfolio owned by various German entities.
Withers & Rogers
Withers & Rogers is a dedicated IP firm with offices located across the UK, Paris, and Munich, and its client roster includes companies from Europe, North America, and Asia. The team is highly adept at handling both contentious and non-contentious mandates for clients in the fashion, retail, electronics, jewellery, luxury leather goods, finance, and defence sectors, and trade mark filing is a continued and core strength of the practice. Fiona McBride sits at the helm of the group in Bristol and has significant expertise in contentious mandates before the UKIPO. She is supported by London-based multinational trademark expert Tania Clark and Mark Caddle, who is skilled in trade mark filings and clearance searches. Marisa Broughton left the team in December 2022.
Praxisleiter:
Fiona McBride
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tania Clark; Mark Caddle
Referenzen
‘The team has wide knowledge of the sector and a strong understanding of its clients’ business.’
‘It is a quality, niche practice with highly experienced attorneys.’
‘Good, sound advice and timely planning.’