Intellectual Property; Brands; Designs

Partner

Jon Parker is one of the most prominent trade mark specialists operating in the Middle East today.

Jon is a UK Registered Trade Mark and Design Attorney in Gowling WLG's Dubai office. He has been practising in the Middle East since 2006 managing IP portfolios around the region and further afield for clients.

Jon has over 25 years of experience in trade mark related matters, including 10 years at the UK Intellectual Property Office, before moving into private practice in 2001.

He provides expert advice to clients on a wide range of matters including brand creation, filing and protection strategies and their implementation, including the use of the Madrid Protocol. He has extensive experience in managing global portfolios for clients as well as the strategic management of regional and international portfolios.

His practice extends to all aspects of trade mark clearance, strategy, prosecution, opposition enforcement and litigation matters. He represents clients in all industry segments, with particular expertise in FMCG, F&B services, consumer products, retail and leisure, hospitality, pharmaceuticals and luxury goods.

Jon is a member of the UK's Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA), and an active member of the International Trademark Association (INTA).

Jon is a frequent speaker on trade mark issues in local and international conferences. He also plays an active role in offering training as well as educational and awareness sessions to companies, individuals and business groups in relation to intellectual property rights.

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