Trade mark and brand protection matters including opposition and enforcement, pre-litigation and dispute resolution cases are all features of Marks & Clerk‘s workload. Industry sectors covered by the team include creative and entertainment, fashion and retail, financial services, food and drink, and tech. Simon Mounteney and Robin Oxley co-lead from London alongside Birmingham-based Esther Gottschalk who has capabilities handling matters in EU and UK IP regarding the range of trade mark and branding-related issues. Also in Birmingham, John Ferdinand advises on searches, applications, oppositions and contentious actions in both domestic and international contexts. London’s Kirsten Gilbert is an experienced practitioner, and Oxford’s Samantha Collins is also noteworthy. Alison Melling retired in July 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'True strength in depth in their trade mark team - great people to work with.'
- 'The team are like part of our internal team and don't feel like external counsel.'
Key clients
- Butcher’s Pet Care Limited
- Grafton International Limited
Practice head
Simon Mounteney; Robin Oxley; Esther Gottschalk
Other key lawyers
John Ferdinand; Michael Barrett; Samantha Collins; Robecca Davey; Amy Dunn; Claire Keating; Noëlle Pearson; Kirsten Gilbert