The team at Mewburn Ellis LLP‘s workload includes advising on the protection and enforcement of trade marks and brand names. The team also acts on significant disputes for clients across various industry sectors, which involve such issues as trade mark infringement and domain disputes. Its advisory and disputes work is frequently cross-jurisdictional in nature, and the team’s client portfolio features sector-spanning names. Andy King oversees the group and has experience handling complex litigation atop his capabilities, advising on strategy, filings and portfolio management issues. Jacqueline Pang’s practice includes portfolio management, opposition and revocation matters and UK and EU customs applications. Rebecca Anderson-Smith works from the Bristol office and harnesses particular industry sector expertise in healthcare and pharma-related cases. Kate O’Rourke retired from practice in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has great experience, is very thorough, provides great advice, and has contacts throughout Europe and the world.'
‘They are extremely patient, thorough, knowledgeable, and provide great and wise advice.’
‘Clear-cut, reliable and cost-conscious.’
‘Bright, efficient and business-oriented.’
'Joe McAlary is hardworking and interested in getting the best results.'
Key clients
- Alliance Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Audi AG
- Axon Enterprise, Inc. (TASER)
- Biomodal Limited
- EL&N Holding Limited
- FMC Corporation
- Foo Fighters (via Rimon PC)
- Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC
- Good Energy
- Hallmark Cards
- Crayola
- Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Andy King
Other key lawyers
Jacqueline Pang; Jan Rether; Rebecca Anderson-Smith; Claire Evans; Joe McAlary