Professional background
I specialise in trade mark and brand protection law and have 20 years of multi-national experience in this field.
I advise a wide range of local and international clients in relation to all aspects of brand protection including portfolio management, trade mark clearance searches, registrability issues, prosecution of trade mark applications, assignments, co-existence negotiations, oppositions and revocation, and invalidity actions.
My clients are household names across a range of industries including technology, leisure, retail, media and entertainment and consumer products.
I have worked to successfully resolve many multi-jurisdictional trade mark disputes. By adopting a commercial approach, I have been able to effectively resolve these disagreements to the satisfaction of my clients, achieving resolutions which are both legally sound and commercially viable.
I have significant international experience and regularly handle trade mark matters before the UK, EUTM, Irish, Australian and New Zealand Trade Mark Registries. I am an expert on trade mark law and practice in these territories.
Notable deals
- advising on UK trade mark protection and enforcement strategy for one of the world's biggest tech brands.
- managing the global trade mark portfolios of a number of well-known fashion and retail brands.
- advising on the trade mark aspects of global re-brands for three international airlines; and
- securing the registration of a 3-D trade mark for a major toy manufacturer.
In addition to contributing to the Fieldfisher SnIPpets Blog, my articles and essays have appeared in a number of professional publications, including Intellectual Property Forum, Intellectual Property Law Bulletin and Managing IP.
Awards & recognition
Recognised as Notable Practitioner
Recognised as key lawyer
Recognised as key lawyer
Silver Recommended Individual
Bronze Recommended Individual