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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

Heather Williams

Partner Chartered (UK) and European Trade Mark Attorney
Heather advises on the full spectrum of trade mark law and practice specialising in trade mark and design portfolio management in the UK and worldwide.

Gareth Jenkins

Partner Chartered (UK) and European Trade Mark Attorney
Gareth has been practicing in the field of trade marks for over 18 years.

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.

Sharmila Begum Veeran

Trade Mark Trainee
Sharmila holds an Honours Degree in Law (LLB) from Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom where she specialised in Intellectual Property Law.

Hernán Ríos

Senior Associate Chartered (UK) and European Trade Mark Attorney, Lawyer (Chile - non-practising)
Hernán is a qualified UK trade mark attorney and a European Trade Mark Attorney.

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

Insight
- 11 May 2021

PPH agreement between the INPI and JPO

A PPH agreement between the INPI (French Industrial Property Office) and the JPO (Japan Patent Office) came into force on 1 January 2021 for a pilot period of two years. The grant procedure can be accelerated by making use of the results of the first procedure.
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Insight
- 06 May 2021

Should you seek IP protection in the ASEAN region?

Lawyer Monthly spoke to Jim Greene-Kelly, Office Managing Partner of Marks & Clerk, Singapore about the development of IP law in the ASEAN region. He discusses whether or not a similar system to the European Patent Office could work for ASEAN and why Singapore is a hot spot for patents and trademarks in the South East Asian region.

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News
- 03 May 2021

Amrita V. Singh will be acting as a moderator for the Copyright Board Town Hall

On May 31st, from 1:00 – 2:30pm, Canadian litigation partner, Amrita V. Singh, will be acting as a moderator during the Canadian Bar Association’s Intellectual Property (IP) Symposium for the Copyright Board Town Hall!
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