Edward Carstairs
Gill Jennings & Every LLP
Gill Jennings & Every LLP
Client SatisfactionAt Gill Jennings & Every LLP, the trade marks department is well equipped to assist clients with their multi-jurisdictional clearance projects, oppositions, and cancellation mandates in the UK and the EU, as well as anti-counterfeiting issues, prosecution, and global trade mark portfolio management. The team’s broad client base ranges from multinational corporations and large UK corporates, to SMEs and start-ups. Chairman Alasdair MacQuarrie leads the trade mark offering and is ably supported by the ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ Edward Carstairs, who heads up the firm’s food and drink practice. Rachael Ward departed at the beginning of 2024.
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Testimonials
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'They have deep knowledge of our business and product sector and work extremely well with our EU agents.'
‘Edward Carstairs is incredibly knowledgeable and provides speedy, pragmatic advice. Exactly what we are after.’
‘We are very pleased with the team, their expertise, and their approach to handling complex challenges for us. They excel in collaboration, ensuring complete oversight and responding quickly to our needs. The team's professionalism and trustworthiness further distinguish their services, providing peace of mind and reliable support.’
‘We are impressed with the team assigned to us. We feel they stand out due to their professionalism, trustworthiness, and extensive knowledge. They are not only very nice people in general, but also always able to provide correct and precise answers to our queries. What pleases us the most is their approachability and the reliability with which they handle our needs.’
‘GJE provides an outstanding trade mark service. They always provide thorough and diligent advice and provide us with all the alternatives and information we need in order to make informed decisions. They always take the time to learn about our projects, products and expectations, and work with us in the development of strategies.'
‘Edward Carstairs is an exceptional trade mark attorney. His knowledge of the area and his capacity to develop and advise on different trade mark strategies is remarkable. Edward always provides very thorough, diligent, complete and clear advice on every matter.'
- 'Luca Colombo is a fantastic trade mark attorney. He assesses all matters from all possible perspectives and angles, always providing very thorough advice. He is very diligent, professional, clear, and he always looks for what is best for the business. He is great to work with. ’
‘Alasdair MacQuarrie deserves a special mention. He always offers commercial, pragmatic advice and readily gives his view rather than sitting on the fence. He is very flexible in his approach. He is adaptable and regularly seeks feedback to ensure everything is working well and to understand whether he or his team can do anything to improve.'
Key clients
- World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
- Hasbro
- Wizards of the Coast
- Zoetis, Inc
- Focusrite
- Under Armour
- Eusa Pharma UK Ltd
- Inivos Ltd
- Audoo Limited
- Aviation Works Limited
- Daphne Technology SA
- Cavalier Game Studios
- Blue Zones, LLC
- Therefore Limited
- Moth drinks
- Pfizer
- Sosei Heptares
- Heptares Therapeutics Limited
- Sinclair Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Work highlights
- Representing WWE in all areas of UK and EU trade mark work.
- Advising Daphne Technology SA on all areas of UK, EU, and international trade mark and patent work.
- Representing Under Armour in opposition proceedings at the UKIPO, having successfully defended a logo mark valued in excess of £500m.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alasdair MacQuarrie, Edward Carstairs