Biography
Alan is a chartered trade mark attorney in the intellectual property team specialising in all aspects of UK and international brand protection and portfolio management. In particular, Alan advises clients on trade mark filing strategies, availability searches, filing, prosecution, and enforcement.
Alan has considerable experience managing large, multinational filing projects having previously worked with international entities in the food and drink, and retail sectors.
Prior to joining Ashfords, Alan trained at a top intellectual property specialist firm in London and has nearly a decade of experience dealing with IP matters.
Relevant experience
Marks and Spencer plc: Dealing with the clearing of new brand names, and managing the global trade mark portfolio and protection of key subbrands including Percy Pig, Rosie, Sartorial and Heatgen.
AG Barr plc: Primarily advising on and handling enforcement against lookalikes and counterfeits, particularly in respect of well-known products such as IRN BRU, MOMA and RIO.
McDonald’s USA, LLC: Advising on and taking action against infringement of the company’s key brands, primarily QUARTER POUNDER.
