The cohort at Beck Greener LLP is well-equipped to assist its clientele in the management of global trade mark portfolios, on the strategy surrounding both traditional and non-traditional marks, and on high-profile disputes. Handling contentious disputes and trade mark prosecution forms a significant portion of team lead Ian Bartlett‘s workload; Bartlett harnesses over 30 years’ experience in the field. Catherine Jewell ’truly stands out in every respect’ according to clients and has expertise defending brands through opposition proceedings, conducting and advising on searches and negotiating settlement agreements. EU trade mark expert Rowland Buehrlen collaborates with the London team from the firm’s Alicante office. Duncan Morgan is an experienced IP litigator, having acted for clients from well-known clothing designers to well-known musical artists.
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‘Catherine Jewell is an excellent listener and her advice is very focused on the issues that are critical for my commercial aims. Catherine is excellent at making complex issues seem straightforward, by identifying the major roadblocks and proposing practical solutions.’
‘The team has a winning mentality with the legal capabilities to achieve those wins.’
‘I have worked with Ian Bartlett for quite some time, and I've always appreciated how he goes about winning in court. He not only knows the steps and strategies necessary to win, but always makes sure to understand the details of the case. Duncan Morgan is detail-oriented with a thorough command of the matters he handles.’
‘What sets this practice apart is their deep understanding of our specific technology sector, which has proven invaluable time and time again. Unlike many firms, they don’t just offer legal advice, they provide valuable insights to the varying levels of protection with a strong grasp of our underlying technology. This makes them a true partner in our innovation process, not just a service provider.'
'Their exposure to a wide array of technologies allows them to anticipate potential hurdles and opportunities that might not be obvious to more generalist firms. This foresight and experience directly contribute to the strength of our IP portfolio.'
‘Catherine Jewell has been an exceptional point of contact for us and truly stands out in every respect. What makes her different from others we've worked with is not just her deep technical understanding of our field, but her unwavering commitment to supporting us throughout the entire IP process.'
Key clients
- Oasis (Noel and Liam Gallagher)
- Pharrell Williams
- The Estée Lauder Companies
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- BPI Ltd
- The Brits
- CrossFit
- Tapestry
- Sir Lewis Hamilton
- Ed Sheeran
- Eminem
- Tillotts Pharma
Work highlights
Acting for a Swedish food company client in a complex trade mark dispute with the Government of Cyprus and the Halloumi Foundation over the latter’s claim to the name HALLOUMI.
Representing internationally famous musician Ed Sheeran and his company Sidewind Limited, including filing and prosecuting trade mark applications worldwide for ED SHEERAN and GINGERBREAD MAN RECORDS, and expanding our client’s IP protection across the world.
Advising major client Tillotts Pharma on trade mark matters encompassing contentious issues, including disputes related to various foreign trade mark opposition, non-use revocation and invalidation proceedings, as well as helping to manage Tillotts Pharma’s broad international portfolio of marks.
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Practice head
Ian Bartlett
Other key lawyers
Catherine Jewell; Duncan Morgan; Kashif Syed; Jessica Vallis