The trade marks group at Elkington + Fife LLP has an impressive list of well-known clients, including large commercial firms and foreign associates, who utilise the team’s strengths in handling UK and European trade mark portfolios. The practice is also adept at filing applications and opposition work. ‘Titan of the trade mark industry’ and practice head Chris McLeod is praised as ’a standout performer and seasoned veteran’. Allister McManus is another notable name in the group and his practice encompasses clearance, prosecution, and contentious work.
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Testimonials
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‘A very good, professional team with a good work ethic and efficient advice.'
‘Chris McLeod is a standout performer and seasoned veteran.’
‘E&F's trade mark team are quick, pragmatic, and fun to work with. They handle all trade mark matters smoothly with a clearly defined process, working like a well-oiled machine. As a client, you know where you are at all times. They have also managed to simplify the process of both applications and disputes, so it is easy for clients to understand but the advice is still excellent with a very high success rate.'
‘Chris McLeod is a titan of the trade mark industry. His approach to matters is direct, commercial and cuts through the complex legal issues to get straight to the key points. He has a great sense of humour, which lightens the sometimes-dry subject of trade marks, and I find him an absolute pleasure to work with.'
'My clients have been unfailingly impressed by Chris McLeod's approach and the results delivered for their businesses. Chris is lightning fast at responding to emails and queries meaning speedy progress is always being made on all our matters for clients.'
- 'Allister McManus is a helpful and responsive trade mark attorney who is a pleasure to work with.’
‘This company was recommended to us, and we have found them to be excellent. They are quick to respond to our enquires and always provide detailed responses.’
‘Our main contact is Chris McLeod, who is extremely helpful and accommodating, participating in video calls and meetings with us when necessary.’
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
Work highlights
Advising Formula One Management Limited on the protection of the F1, Formula 1, Grand Prix, and associated trade marks.
Assisting Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems Limited with conducting trade mark register searches and filing numerous design applications, UK and EU trade mark applications, international registrations, foreign national applications, and oppositions in relation to the client’s established industrial ink brands PRO-JET, RXD, AQUAFUZE, SERICOL COLOR+ and inkjet dots logo.
Assisting Corning Incorporated with filing trade mark and design applications and oppositions, settling disputes, and successfully defending revocation and cancellation actions.
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Practice head
Chris McLeod
Other key lawyers
Mark Scott; Allister McManus