Mathys & Squire LLP acts for large organisations, as well as start-ups, entrepreneurs, and universities on the development, management, and protection of their trademark portfolios, including on contentious oppositions and appeals before the UKIPO and EPO. In London, head of the litigation practice Margaret Arnott also jointly leads the trade mark team practice alongside Manchester-based Gary Johnston. Arnott is particularly well-versed in the automotive, oil and gas, food and beverage, clothing, e-commerce, charity, and technology sectors, and Johnston is experienced in anti-counterfeiting matters. Managing associate Harry Rowe (London) is skilled in trade mark opposition matters, and of counsel Rebecca Tew (Birmingham) has expertise in clearances, brand protection, and enforcement-related matters.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Gary Johnston has enormous experience and sound common sense.'
'The trade mark team has proven to be professional, efficient, and reliable.'
'Margaret Arnott's experience and guidance is valued.’
Key clients
- Eveden Inc.
- Ocean on Land Technology Ltd
- British Gas
- Centrica
- Kenwood Limited
- Harley-Davidson
- Public Health England
- Wacoal
- Rigby & Peller
- Ferrari
- The Tate Gallery
- Edward de Bono Limited
- Unison
- House of Lords
- House of Commons
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- The British Tourist Authority
Work highlights
- Assisted Ocean on Land Technology with successfully implementing and managing a global filing strategy for a revolutionary hatchery system.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Margaret Arnott, Gary Johnston