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We have a passion for the world of food and drink

Expertise that helps you achieve your commercial aims

The world of food and drink is subject to constant change. Gaining and retaining the competitive edge and preventing competitors from reaping the rewards of your research and investment is a constant battle. We make sure your IP is properly protected as you expand into new product lines or territories. No other IP firm has the in-house capability of Marks & Clerk in technological knowledge and legal expertise.

Industry focus

With Marks & Clerk, you’ll work with people with a passion for the world of food and drink – people who are immersed in the changes taking place in the sector and able to anticipate potential IP opportunities and problems.

Specialists

for the result you need

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Gareth Jenkins

Partner Registered and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK)
Gareth has been practicing in the field of trade marks for over 20 years. He acts for a variety of clients from individuals to multinationals, and has particular experience in the management of global trade mark portfolios, counterfeiting issues, the assignment of Intellectual Property Rights and trade mark strategies.
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Fiona Jeffrey

Senior Associate Registered (MY) Patent, Trade Mark and Industrial Design Agent
Fiona is a Registered Malaysian Patent Agent, Trade Mark and Industrial Design Agent and has been with Marks & Clerk since the Malaysian office opened in 2009.
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Hernán Ríos

Principal Registered and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK), Lawyer (Chile - non-practising)
Hernán is a Registered and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK), a qualified Chilean lawyer and graduate of the Universidad Católica in Santiago. Hernán is a vital part of Marks & Clerk’s National Food & Drink team and he has many principal clients in this sector.

Lily Pun

Partner Trade Mark Attorney (HK)
Lily has worked in Hong Kong in the trade mark field for over 17 years.

Simon Speeks

Partner Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK)
Simon specialises in all aspects of trade mark law, including transactional work, licensing and franchising arrangements, enforcement of rights, portfolio management and disputes.

Complete IP service

Clear, practical advice that aligns with your strategies and goals

In addition to our patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys, we have a large team of commercial lawyers. They become part of the team where issues such as freedom to operate arise or contracts are required.

We also have skilled IP litigators with a very high success rate in clearing the way for you to enter the market.

Commercial focus

Marks & Clerk is known for its focus on clients’ commercial objectives. We operate as an extension of your business, so are able to provide clear, practical IP advice that aligns with your strategies and goals.

Clients

We work with food and drink businesses of all sizes. We advise start-ups, SMEs and large multinational companies on domestic and international trade mark, patent, copyright and design protection and enforcement.

Latest Insights

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- 17 May 2021

Butcher’s beef with Lidl

The recent case of Philip Warren and Son Ltd v Lidl Great Britain Ltd [2021] EWHC 1097 (Ch) considered the threshold of evidence for successfully bringing a claim in passing off when a family butcher took action against a discount supermarket in the branding of a range of fresh meat products.
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- 16 April 2021

No slice of the (caterpillar) cake for Aldi, says M&S. But does the claim have legs?

Can one supermarket prevent their competitors from making copy-caterpillars? Marks & Spencer (M&S) certainly thinks so, after bringing infringement proceedings against Aldi and its “Cuthbert the Caterpillar” cake.
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- 05 March 2021

Repositioning a British brand: A celebration of British Pie Week

Whether it’s a classic like steak and kidney or a new take like vegan chicken and mushroom, there’s little that can beat the simple pleasure of a well-made pie.
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