In addition to the strong media, entertainment, and sports sector focus of the trade marks team at Bird & Bird LLP, the firm has seen an increase in instructions from clients in the retail and consumer, and tourism and travel sectors. The group boasts a mixture of trade mark attorneys and solicitors, and they work cohesively to provide clients with advice on prosecution matters and portfolio management. It is also highly experienced in handling a large volume of trade mark registrations. Mark Holah co-heads the team alongside Allan Poulter.
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- 'An incredibly approachable team that boasts the best IP practitioners in the business.'
Key clients
- Belmond
- AB InBev
- Monster Energy Company
- Fiorucci
- SC Johnson
- Electrolux
- Rogue Fitness
- Rothy’s
- Monica Vinader
- Hanes Brands
- Kingfisher
- Sunday Riley
- C&A
- Chilly’s Bottles
- HURR
- Revolut
- Kingsman
- Chanel
- Daily Mail
- DAZN
- Clarion Events
- The Wonderful Company
- Gemfields
- Faberge
- Tempur Sealy
Work highlights
- Assisted the Royal Opera House with conducting a trade mark audit and assumed responsibility of the worldwide portfolio for the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet.
- Assisting Epic Games with managing its IP portfolio across the UK and Europe, as well as the Middle East.
- Advising Hanes on a number of branding issues, including on a global assignment project relating to the CHAMPION brand.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Holah, Allan Poulter