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Gill Jennings & Every LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

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Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For
Gill Jennings & Every receives accolades for its impressive offering in all manner of IP issues. The firm's clients range from startups and spin-offs to universities and multinational corporations. Members of the team advise on prosecution, oppositions and the valuation and treatment of IP assets in corporate transactions. The team also assists with multi-jurisdictional patent litigation campaigns. Gill Jennings & Every also has an office in Munich.
Strengths

They have great knowledge in the general patent field, and are able to advise on changes required from country to country to enable a patent to be granted.

The team handle everything in a very professional and timely manner. Their advice is sound and not overwhelming or cumbersome. We totally trust their judgement and their outcomes are always excellent.

Gill Jennings & Every's responsiveness and rapid turnaround sets the firm apart. Each attorney showcases the highest level of professionalism and commitment to doing the right thing for client.

Work Highlights

Gill Jennings & Every undertook European patent oppositions for Abbott Laboratories in relation to the high-value medical device field.

Notable practitioners
Alasdair MacQuarrie

Alasdair MacQuarrie heads Gill Jennings & Every's trade mark team and is noted for his expertise in matters relating particularly to pharmaceuticals, entertainment and games.

Alasdair MacQuarrie has a very strong technical understanding and is really effective at communicating complex tech to cut to the heart of what is important.

Alasdair MacQuarrie provides excellent insight and is my go-to person in the UK.


Arnie Clarke

Arnie Clarke is a chemistry expert working in the fields of small molecule pharmaceuticals, drug repurposing, and food, organic and industrial formulation chemistry. He regularly undertakes patent oppositions, often in multiparty proceedings, and also matters involving parallel proceedings in several jurisdictions.

Arnie Clark is very experienced, he understands the technology and the key areas that we should be looking at. He's very timely and responsive.

Arnie Clarke is impressive to all levels of my company and investors.


Edward Carstairs

Edward Carstairs is highly respected for his experience in handling trade mark objections and oppositions globally. He has a particular focus on the fashion industry.

Edward Carstairs' client service is great, he's very commercial and quickly picks up the complex business operations of our unique business.

Edward Carstairs is impressive - he is bright and energetic.


John Fisher

John Fisher is noted for his specialism in patent prosecution and EPO oppositions. His practice has a particular focus on consumer chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

John Fisher is excellent in opposition and appeal cases at the EPO.

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