Elkington + Fife

Firm overview:

Elkington + Fife is a firm of trademark and patent attorneys based in central London and Kent. The team has a wealth of experience in protecting and registering marks in fields including beverage, tobacco, film and TV, entertainment, pharmaceutical, engineering, insurance and consumer products. Attorneys conduct searches and filings before national and international registers and also offer portfolio maintenance and review.

In the event of an opposition, the firm negotiates settlements and handles disputes before the UK and EU Intellectual Property Offices (IPOs). For challenges escalating to litigation, or that are based outside Europe, the team collaborates with solicitors, barristers or foreign counsel to manage the issue.

Team overview:

The majority of the team at Elkington + Fife hails from large, international law firms.

Well-respected practitioner and former president of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) Chris McLeod leads the firm’s trademark practice. Clients in sectors including fashion, sports, healthcare and publishing have benefitted from his decades of experience in trademarks and he is a regular speaker on IP issues.

Associate Allister McManus is another key contact for trademark work, and an authorised UKIPO representative. His practice mainly focuses on contentious matters such as opposition and pre-litigation disputes, including negotiating settlements and overcoming complex examination objections.

Clients:

Formula One Licensing, Independent Vetcare, Maya’s Chilli Company, Tru Kids