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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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Jason Chester

Senior Associate Registered and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK)
Jason is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and Senior Associate involved in almost every aspect of the registration, protection, enforcement and management of UK, overseas and International Trade Marks.
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Fiona Jeffrey

Senior Associate Registered (MY) Patent, Trademark and Industrial Design Agent
Fiona is a Registered Malaysian Patent Agent, Trademark 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.
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Noëlle Pearson

Associate Registered and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK), South African Qualified Attorney/Lawyer (non-practising)
Noëlle specialises in intellectual property law, with a strong focus in trade mark contentious and non-contentious matters.

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.

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Marks & Spencer has successfully enforced several UK registered designs against Aldi’s copycat products in a decision that should provide welcome reassurance for designers seeking to use registered designs to protect their products.
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It remains to be seen whether the UK Trade Mark Registry will adopt stricter examination practices for CBD-containing food and drink products going forward, and whether future trade mark applications may require authorisation of the product by the UK’s FSA as a prerequisite to acceptance.
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