‘Leader in his field’ Chris McLeod has capabilities assisting with clearance, prosecution, contentious and design work. McLeod oversees the team at Elkington + Fife LLP which is experienced assisting its roster of clients, which features a number of well-known brands, in matters from portfolio management, to strategy, to opposition and prosecution cases. Allister McManus focuses in large part on opposition, pre-litigation and settlement cases. Mark Scott is the name to note in Sevenoaks, with expertise in chemistry and mechanical engineering-related cases in particular.
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Testimonials
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‘The Elkington + Fife trade marks team are exceptional. They are highly knowledgeable on the full range of trade mark matters from registration to opposition and infringement disputes, both in the UK, and the management of large international trade mark portfolios.'
'They manage all of my clients' portfolios to great success. The whole team is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Chris McLeod is a leader in the field. His knowledge and responsiveness is second-to-none. His commercial approach to dealing with wide-ranging queries and issues that arise on trade mark portfolios is highly appreciated and makes getting the job done more enjoyable, as well as successful for clients.’
‘Trade mark specialists that have navigated several complex interactions on our behalf.'
'In each case, they have managed to achieve the desired outcome and has kept us fully briefed at all stages.’
Key clients
- Formula One Management Limited
- Corning Incorporated
- Philips B.V.
- Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- Signify Holding B.V.
- Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems Limited
- Fulham Football Club
- Fulham Stadium Limited
- Spire Healthcare Limited
- Lambretta Operations Limited
- Immediate Media Company London Limited
- BASF SE
Work highlights
Representing Corning Incorporated in the UK and Western Europe, continuing to file trade mark and design applications, oppositions, settlement disputes, and more.
Advising Formula One Management Limited in relation to protection of the world famous F1, Formula 1, Grand Prix and associated trade marks.
Advised and represented Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems Limited/Sericol UK Limited in conducting trade mark register searches and filing numerous design applications.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Chris McLeod
Other key lawyers
Allister McManus; Mark Scott