Praised for its ‘exceptional depth of expertise’ Beck Greener LLP is a go-to practice for assistance with domestic and international work that encompasses a range of non-contentious and contentious mandates, including trade mark strategy, clearance, anti-counterfeiting, portfolio management, prosecution, and litigation. The group is especially active in the media and entertainment, professional and financial services, life sciences, fashion, and beauty industries, to name a few. Ian Bartlett chairs the department, and he has frequently appeared before the UKIPO. Rowland Buehrlen leads the firm’s Alicante office, while UK trade mark attorney and Irish trade mark agent Catherine Jewell is skilled at defending brands through opposition proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This team has a strong focus on providing advice that is commercially relevant and will position the client according to the practical needs of its business.’

  • ‘I have worked with Catherine Jewell, who is excellent. She makes complex matters easier to understand and is very focused on how to achieve an outcome that will fit with my business goals.’

  • ‘The Beck Greener team has been an exceptional teammate supporting our foreign trade mark activity. As a team, they have seamlessly provided efficient counsel, keeping us well informed of the status of our portfolio as well as keeping us aware of legal issues that may impact our portfolio or other intellectual property.’

  • ‘Ian Bartlett has provided exceptional counsel to us. His advice has been timely and extremely efficient, reflecting a thorough knowledge of the law, of the marketplace and, many times, knowledge of opposing counsel and examiners. When needed, he has been able to quickly gather and lead other resources in his firm to support.'

  • 'Beck Greener's PATMA: trade mark attorneys practice is distinguished by its exceptional depth of expertise and client-centric approach. The team excels in delivering strategic advice that is both legally sound and commercially viable. Potential clients would benefit from knowing that Beck Greener's team is not only highly knowledgeable, but also incredibly proactive, often anticipating challenges and providing preemptive solutions.'
  • ‘The individuals at Beck Greener are remarkable for their dedication, expertise, and personalised service. Among the standout partners and associates, Rowland Buehrlen is particularly impressive with his deep understanding of trade mark law and strategic insight.'

  • ‘Kashif Syed has been a reliable partner on matters that we have had in the UK that involve unusual or challenging issues.'

  • ‘Ian Bartlett and Duncan Morgan are excellent; whip smart, practical, business minded, and efficient. Incredible partners to me as in-house counsel.’

Key clients

  • Pharrell Williams
  • The Condé Nast Publications
  • The Estée Lauder Companies
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • The British Phonographic Industry
  • CrossFit
  • Tapestry
  • Lewis Hamilton
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Eminem
  • Tillotts Pharma
  • Knight Frank
  • Four Seasons Hotels
  • Blue Cross
  • Kyndryl
  • Peloton
  • TED Talks
  • Vevo
  • Cards Against Humanity
  • Incos
  • Debonair – SO…?
  • LifeAID Beverages Co LLC
  • Hinduja Bank
  • Prime Hydration LLC
  • EFG Hermes
  • PIC Corporation
  • Next Insurance Inc
  • Digital Commerce Inc

Work highlights

  • Acting for Fontana Food in a complex trade mark dispute with the Government of Cyprus and the Halloumi Foundation over the latter’s claim to the name HALLOUMI and its challenge to Fontana’s marks GRILLOUMI and GRILLOUMAKI.
  • Advising PwC on a range of measures to protect its brands, including advising PwC UK, PwC US, and the global PwC organisation.
  • Representing MPL Communications in a number of matters, including prosecuting trade mark applications for various terms associated with Sir Paul McCartney’s children’s books, and managing the McCARTNEY and WINGS trade marks worldwide.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ian Bartlett

Other key lawyers

Rowland Buehrlen, Catherine Jewell, Duncan Morgan, Kashif Syed, Jessica Vallis