Manchester Animation Festival 2026
Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) is the UK’s largest animation festival dedicated to the celebration of the animated art form.
Once again, we are delighted to be a sponsor of the MAF Marketplace which brings together companies and animation studios to showcase their work and meet the festival delegates.
Graeme Murray and Matt Parr will be offering 15 minute one-to-one meetings as part of the Animation Nation Forum on Tuesday 10 November. They will then join Michael Barrett at the ‘Marketplace’ day on Wednesday 11 November.
Please reach out to them if you'd like a chat or drop by our stand in the Marketplace.
For further information about the event, please click on the link below:
Attendees
Graeme Murray is a Senior Associate and Chartered Trade Mark and Design Attorney based in the Manchester office. He advises clients on the selection, protection, exploitation and enforcement of brands worldwide.
Matthew is a Chartered UK Trade Mark Attorney and non-practising Solicitor with extensive experience advising clients on trade mark protection, brand enforcement and intellectual property strategy in the UK and internationally.
Michael Barrett is a Partner in Marks & Clerk’s London office and a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK). He has over 15 years’ experience as a trade mark attorney and more than 20 years’ experience as a solicitor.
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