Bristows LLP‘s team is able to assist such well-known clients as Meta and McDonald’s on the plethora of complex trade mark cases, with particular capabilities in the tech and life sciences sectors, amongst others. Advising clients in regard to IP protection and enforcement, managing local and international portfolios and representing in domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes are all areas of focus of the team. It is headed up by Nellie Jackson who is experienced in managing the portfolios of renowned names, is considered to be ’at the top of her game’ by clients. Jackson oversees the offering alongside Paul Jordan, who specialises in advertising, marketing and brand protection cases. Ian Gruselle is noteworthy for his portfolio management and disputes expertise, while Simon Clark is also adept at litigating at various court levels. Jennifer Noel is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are well-versed in UK/EU trade mark which ensures they are able to provide clear, strategic advice on difficult issues we instruct them to consider as well as timely and accurate day-to-day trade mark prosecution services.'
'They provide such an outstanding service that we send all our clients' EU/UK TM work to them. They have a great network of EU advisers which, where necessary, they are able to refer us to.’
‘Nellie Jackson is at the top of her game. Able to provide coherent strategic advice on contentious TM matters in EU/UK. Truly value her advice. All of her advice to date has lead to expected outcomes - she has not put a foot wrong.'
'Sarah Husslein is a clear, coherent thinker who is able to guide us through difficult issues. Our clients welcome and value her advice.’
‘Bristows has a talented group of lawyers who clearly know their stuff. All advice is very commercial and practical. It is a particularly friendly team that are easy to work with - this really stands out from other firms I've worked with.'
'Partners clearly have oversight and input and day-to-day work is undertaken by associates at the right level. ’
Key clients
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
- McDonald’s
- The Financial Times
- Diageo
- H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB
- WPP Group
- The Guardian
- Kantar
- BAFTA
- Lebara Group
- On Group
- Rocco Forte Hotels
Work highlights
Managing the UK and EU trade mark portfolios for Meta Platforms, Inc (Meta), handling work relating specifically to the META formative marks, Facebook and Reality Labs.
Working directly with McDonalds in relation to UK trade mark clearance and enforcement work, including advising on and directing successful UK registry level contentious proceedings to enforce rights in ‘Mac’, ‘Mc-‘ prefixed marks and to defend the legendary strapline, ‘I’m Lovin’ It’.
Represented the Financial Times for over 20 years, helping protect and enforce their well-known brands around the world.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Nellie Jackson; Paul Jordan
Other key lawyers
Sarah Husslein; Victoria Rodriguez; Stephanie Taylor; Ian Gruselle; Simon Clark; Jennifer Noel; Saaira Gill