Kilburn & Strode LLP

The London-based cohort at Kilburn & Strode LLP is well-known for its work handling matters ranging from trade mark portfolio management and analysis and strategic advice provision, to complex prosecution, litigation and transactional cases. Its substantial client roster is varied in terms of sector coverage and includes such names as Candy Kittens, Wayfair and EasyJet. Iain Stewart spearheads the group and has experience acting for internationally renowned clients, across sectors including biotech, medicine and pharma, tech and entertainment, amongst others. Managing international portfolios and offering complex strategic advice are areas of focus of Rowena Tolley, whose food and drink sector client list is noteworthy. A key contact for some of the firm’s largest clients, Ryan Pixton advises on a host of UK and EU trade mark matters, covering worldwide portfolio management, opposition, and cancellation work, as well as in relation to disputes at the High Court. Ben Scarfield assists a range of high-profile, tech-forward clients with clearance and filing strategies, while food and drink sector specialist Carol Nyahasha‘s areas of expertise include trade mark prosecution and brand protection cases. Noted for her track record in the automotive, sport, FMCG, media, and food and beverage sectors, Justine Lynch joined the team from Burges Salmon LLP in March 2024.