Partner and Head of Brand Exploitation, Protection and TM Litigation UK Solicitor (UK)
Kirsten Gilbert is a Partner and Head of Brand Exploitation, Protection and Trade Mark Litigation UK at Marks & Clerk, based in London. She advises clients on the development, protection and exploitation of brand assets across the full IP lifecycle, with particular focus on trade marks and related rights.
Office PrincipalTrademark & Design Attorney in Benelux & French qualified / Conseil en Propriété Industrielle enregistrée au Luxembourg, et qualifiée en France
Inès is a Luxembourg “Conseil en Propriété Industrielle”/ Luxembourg Trademark & Design Attorney representing in Benelux, and qualified in France. She is a EUIPO Professional, active in Intellectual Property law since 2016. She also obtained the CCDL in Luxembourg. Inès advises clients from various industries and geographies, ranging from start-ups to multinational companies.
SCALE Manchester 2026 brings together ambitious founders, investors, advisers and growth partners from across the North West for a day of networking, insight and practical discussions focused on scaling businesses. Marks & Clerk's Simon Portman will be attending and looking forward to connecting with businesses on innovation and IP strategy.
AI & IP Europe 2026 brings together leading IP professionals, in-house counsel and private practice experts to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping intellectual property law, strategy and innovation. Marks & Clerk is proud to return as a Bronze Sponsor, with Lara Sibley and Fiona Phillips hosting an expert roundtable session.
The 2026 AIPPI World Congress will bring together intellectual property professionals from around the globe in Hamburg for one of the industry's leading international events. Representing Marks & Clerk at this year's Congress are Mike Williams and Peter Roberts from the UK, James Baker and Kevin Shipley from Canada, Daniel Poh from Singapore, and Priya Krishnan from Malaysia.