England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Marks & Clerk
The integrated brand protection and PATMA team at Marks & Clerk has demonstrable experience in the creative industries, fashion, financial services and food and drink sectors. Its work includes strategic portfolio management, brand development advice and dispute resolution, amongst others. Kirsten Gilbert spearheads the practice, acting for household name brands on the protection and exploitation of their rights, while Gina Lodge specialises in brand protection work, with vast experience representing clients in contentious matters. Another name to note is Dafydd Bevan, who handles registered and unregistered designs, particularly in the litigation sphere.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Dafydd Bevan is an excellent IP litigator. He excels in all areas of IP, including trade marks, copyright, and designs, as well as patents. He is an excellent strategist, never losing sight of his client's commercial objectives.'
Key clients
- House of Bruar
- Long Harbour Limited and Way of Life Management Limited
- Mike Tindall, James Haskell, and Alex Payne
- Panda Life Limited
- Groupe Guillin SA
Work highlights
- Representing Group Guillin as Claimant in IPEC design infringement proceedings concerning a key product range.
- Represented Long Harbour in IPEC passing off and trade mark validity and infringement proceedings relating to use of the WAY OF LIFE mark in respect of real estate services.
- Led former England Rugby players Mike Tindall and James Haskell, and sports broadcaster Alex Payne to a successful resolution of High Court passing off proceedings brought in relation to their “The Good, The Bad & The Rugby” podcast.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mike Gilbert, Kirsten Gilbert