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26 Caxton Street
RGC Jenkins & Co
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European Patent Attorneys • Chartered Patent Attorneys • Trade Mark Attorneys
1937With the growth of worldwide trade and the gradual disappearance
of international trade barriers, businesses increasingly recognise
the need to establish distinctive products and services by way of
innovation, design and branding. Intellectual property is the
product of such ingenuity.
Jenkins specialises in the protection of intellectual property
worldwide. We have a wealth of experience in the UK, Europe and
further afield. Our firm provides a comprehensive service in the
protection, maintenance, defence and enforcement of IP assets in
all technical fields.
We are a firm of patent and trade mark attorneys and certified patent, trade mark and design litigators. We were founded in 1937 and have built one of the largest and most successful intellectual property practices in the United Kingdom. We have offices in London, Bristol, Farnham and Munich.
We believe that the success of our firm is based on our unique
and diverse mix of professional expertise gained within
industry and private practice. Our team has experience in all
major technical fields and we use our specialist knowledge
and insider know-how to help our clients secure a competitive
edge. We aim to add value to each job we handle. For us, our
clients’ business goals are paramount.
We provide clear and focused strategic advice and unmatched
breadth and depth of experience. We find effective and cost-
effective solutions to our clients’ IP problems.
Litigation & Oppositions
Our IP litigators are experienced in the
enforcement and defence of IP rights. We can
handle enforcement matters before the courts,
as well as representing our clients in pre-action
correspondence, negotiations, mediation and
settlement.
We have substantial experience and expertise
in contentious matters before the European
Patent Office. We have handled over 100 EPO
oppositions, many in languages other than
English.
Global Reach
We have developed an extensive international
network of experienced and cost-effective
associates. This network is reviewed regularly
to ensure that high standards of service are
maintained and that the most competitive pricing
deals are obtained for our clients.
Multilingual Capability
Many of our attorneys are bilingual or multilingual.
This capability means that we can act directly in
many countries without incurring translation
costs. It also means that correspondence or
documents in foreign languages can be reported
to you immediately, without the need to wait for
translations.
Our patent services include:
• preliminary investigations/due diligence on securing a patent;
• drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications;
• conducting searches to avoid infringement;
• defending against patent infringement claims;
• pursuing infringement litigation when opposing;
• reviewing, evaluating and managing patent portfolios;
• monitoring competitor examination files and application grants; and
• advising on how to obtain patent protection worldwide.
Patents
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering& Processes
Information Technology & Communications
Physics
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Chemical Engineering& Materials Science
Medical Technology & Devices
Nanotechnology
Automotive Technology
Alternative Energy
Telecommunications
Transportation
Ergonomics
Consumer Products& Packaging
Clothing, Footwear& Accessories
Media, Sports& Entertainment
Interactive Entertainment
Optics
Satellite & SpaceTechnology
Cleantech
Greentech
From innovative startups to some of the world’s largest technology-based companies, Jenkins helps extract the value from research investments by identifying and protecting inventions. We offer professional advice on patent validity, infringement and ownership, and can supervise both offensive and defensive litigation for clients worldwide. The protection of our clients’ inventions, innovations and brands is at the heart of our practice.
P A T E N T S
David Musker
n Materials Science from Imperial College, London n LLM Masters Degree in IP Litigation from Nottingham University with Distinctionn Worked in government and the telecommunications industryn Communications, signal processing, computing, business-oriented subject matter, and designsn Author of two books on design law -EditorialBoardoftheJournalofIntellectualPropertyLawandPractice(JIPLP)
n Worldleaders European IP Award - “Great professional respect” Legal 500 survey - “Leading expert on designs” Chambersn World Leading Expert, Euromoney
Life Sciences Group
Reuben Jacobn Microbiology and Genetics from University of Londonn Biotechnology, medtech and chemistryn Particular interest in fungal genetics/technologies, medical devices and laboratory instrumentation such as thermalcyclers and lab-on-a-chip devices
Dr. Kei Enomoton Chemistry from Université Paris-XII Orsay and Kingston University and Pharmaceutical Analysis from King’s College London n PhD in agrochemicals, from University College Londonn Research in capillary electrophoresis and chiroptical spectroscopy n Crop protection research and lab-on-a-chip
Dr. Edward Rainsfordn PhD in virology from University of Warwick n Proteins in viroplasm formation and viral genome replicationn Research Associate at the University of Virginia studying RNA- protein interactions and RNA viruses replication
Dr. Fiona Kellasn Biochemistry from the University of Glasgown PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Cambridgen Has worked in-house with a biotechnological company
IT, Telecoms & E-commerce
James Crossn Physicistn LLM in Intellectual Property Litigationn Satellites, aircraft, medical software and kettle controls. n Mainly UK clientsn Litigation and litigation support
Dr. Philip Cupittn Electronic engineering. n Previously worked as a software developer n Experience of analogue and digital circuit designn Telecommunications, software-based inventions, database management systems, computer security and Internet-based technologies, e-commerce
Coding, Mathematics & Imaging
Holly Whitlockn Mathematics from Oxford Universityn Certificate in semi-conductor materials and devices n Signal processing, image processing, coding and classificationn Works closely with the UK research department of a large Japanese company, with whom she is developing a patent portfolio relating to the MPEG 7 standard (multimedia content description standard)
Dr. Silke Petzoldn Physics, from University of Hamburgn Research in High Energy Physics at the German Laboratory for Particle Physics in Hamburg and the European Laboratory in Geneva
Alvin Lamn BSc in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science from University of Edinburghn Multimedian Contributor to the European Patents Handbook
Stuart Rowlandsn MSc in Physics from University of Yorkn High resolution microscopes, particularly, Field Emission and Field Ion Microscopes
P A T E N T S
Mobile Communications
Hugh Dunlopn Engineer, from University of Cambridge n LLM cum laude from John Marshall Law School, Chicagon 13 years with Motorola - 4 years at HQ in Illinois - Mobile Software Division, Wireless Data Division, and Lexicus (software) Division
Handong Rann Electrical Engineering from Zhejiang University, Chinan MSc in Management of Intellectual Property from Queen Mary & Westfield College (University of London)n Software, information security maintenance, Internet design, database management
Nicholas Hinchcliffen Electronic Engineering from the University of Leedsn PhD from the University of Leedsn Semiconductor devices
Jeff Sweetmann Australian Patent Attorneyn Degrees in Science (Electronics) and Law from Macquarie University, Sydneyn Telecommunications, electronics, integrated circuit manufacture, printing technology, image processing and microelectromechanical machines
Simone Ferraran Electronic and Communication Engineering from The University of Milan n MSc Communication and Signal Processing from Imperial College, London
May Xun Electronic and Communication Engineering (1st class) from University of Bath n MSc in Communication and Signal Processing from Imperial College, London. n Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (merit) from Queen Mary College, London
Dr. Neil Condonn Natural Sciences (Physics), from University of Cambridgen PhD from University of Manchester - Scanning tunnelling microscopy to study nano- sized structures on surfaces of wide band gap semiconductors. n UK patent department of Siemensn Specialises in physics and electronics based inventions, and telecommunications
Bristol Office
Serves clients in the Bristol and Bath high-tech cluster - Communications - Semiconductors - Software
Alastair Lowen MEng in Electronic Engineering and Computing from Sheffield University. n Previous work in nuclear power generating simulation programming. n Microprocessor architecture, computer systems architecture, wireless communication systems and software
Electronics & Physics
Optics & Opto-electronics
Phil Treebyn Physics from University College London n Electronic and electromechanical - semiconductor devices, image copying and surveillance systems n Frequent visitor to Japan, and has worked on secondment with Japanese law firm
Nic Jones n Physics, from University of Bristol n Studied physics at the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain n British Council n Oceanographic research, National University of Singapore n Automotive safety devices, mobile telecommunications
Dr. David Brinckn MSc and PhD in Optoelectronic and Laser Devices n PhD following research relating to optical properties of rare-earth-doped waveguides n LLM in Intellectual Property Litigation
Dr. Tim Houle
n Physics, from University of Surreyn PhD in optical communications and laser technologyn Worked for several years in a leading Osaka patent attorney practice
P A T E N T S
Mechanical & Electro-mechanical
Munich Office
Tim Penderedn Mechanical engineer, from University of Dundeen Worked in the paper industry before entering the patent profession
Felix Rummlern Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, from Technical University in Munich n Worked as an engineer in the automotive industry in Munich and the aerospace industry in California n Automotive technology, electronics, telecommunications and information technology
Henry Selby-Lowndesn Physics with Medical Applications from King’s College, London n Works in German and English with national and international clients n Computer hardware & software, semiconductors, telecoms, medical devices and hand-held tools
Sascha Zieglmeiern Fully qualified German lawyer n Previously ran her own legal practice n Handles trade marks in a range of different fields from our Munich office
Serving local German client base
Our designs services include:
• advice on which features to protect, where, when and why;
• advice on the impact of disclosure and grace periods;
• advice on unregistered design rights;
• advice on the length of registered and unregistered monopolies;
• advice on effective protection strategies in markets of interest or worldwide; and
• advice on commercial exploitation of design rights, including licensing and licences of right.
Our Designs Group has internationally
recognised expertise in handling the protection
and enforcement of UK and European designs.
We filed the first EU Community design in
2003, and are the largest UK filer of EU designs.
We can offer comprehensive advice on the
protection of product designs and design
features, including labels, product shape and
get-up. Our Designs Group helps to identify
and safeguard potential future design rights
and navigate the rules on disclosure and grace
periods with an eye to achieving protection.
We can secure the right protection in any
jurisdiction, and aid in enforcing those rights,
whether registered or unregistered, against
competitor encroachment. We are also experienced in searching for design rights and
advising on their scope, and in due diligence
and freedom to operate exercises.
‘RGC Jenkins & Co provides excellent technical advice that is
tailored to commercial needs’The Legal 500
D E S I G N S
Community Designs
Design Group
David Muskern Author of Community Design Law - Principles & Practice (Sweet & Maxwell, 2002)n Filed first Community Designn Chairman of CIPA’s Designs and Copyright Committee n President of UNION’s Design Commission
Tim Penderedn Lecturer on Community Design Lawn ITMA Designs Committee
n Uniform protection for designs throughout EU in single inexpensive registration processn Wide range of “designs” protectablen EU-wide injunctions against infringers possible
Our trade mark services include:
• selection and clearance of new brands;
• registration and maintenance;• brand portfolio management;• advice on effective use of brands
in marketing;• watching for conflicts with third-
party marks;• preventing the registration of
conflicting third party trade mark rights;
• enforcement, including infringement and passing off actions;
• domain name protection; • action against cybersquatters; and• brand-related transactions,
including assignments, licences and due diligence.
T R A D E M A R K SBrands define your corporate image. The
innovation you invest in them merits protection.
We help you fit branding strategies to your
business goals, and work with you to achieve
cost-effective, strong protection in your local
market, or worldwide.
Jenkins has a strong trade mark practice
with nine qualified attorneys, with three
partners and six experienced associates. Our
professionals are acknowledged experts in the
protection of brands, and our technical skills
before the UK-IPO and the Community Trade
Marks Office (OHIM) are well-known. We have
secured high-profile successes for many of our
clients’ innovative brands, including shapes,
sounds and product and packaging design.
We counsel on cost-effective brand portfolio
management, use of brands in marketing
materials and advertising, and corporate
transactions involving brands, including
transfers, licenses and mergers and acquisitions.
We work with you to identify and challenge
conflicting marks and help protect your brands
from competitor encroachment.
Trade Mark Group
Dr. Stephen Jamesn President of the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA) 2004-6n PhD (Chemistry) from University of Cambridge n Patent and trade mark profession since 1978 - Government - Glaxo Trade Mark Department. n “A well respected figure” and “his personal touch is a real plus“ - Chambers
Hazel Buckleyn Previously worked in IP in industry and in a UK general law firm - Advertising and publishingn Management, coordination and development of worldwide trade mark portfolios for clients with multinational interests n Specialises in contentious matters
Trade Mark Group
Tim Penderedn Looking after the trade mark portfolios of UK and overseas clients
Angela Foxn Associaten Has extensive experience in clearing and protecting trade marks in the FMCG sectorn Domain name panellist for the World Intellectual Property Organisation Arbitration and Mediation Center
Katie Cameronn Associaten Has a degree in English and French law, including a Diplome des Etudes Juridiques from Universite Jean Moulin, Lyon IIIn Previously ran her own law practicen Member of the ITMA Council
Nina Hurleyn Associaten Fluent in Frenchn Handles trade marks in the fields of telecommunications and fashion
Joanne Lingn Associaten Has extensive experience in handling anti-counterfeiting mattersn Handles trade marks in the fields of entertainment, household electronics, and financial services
Kate Symonsn Associaten LLB (Hons) in French and Law from the University of the West of Englandn Spent a year working for a leading Australian IP firm
David Muskern Patent Attorney Litigators Certificate
Hazel Buckleyn Trade Marks and Designs Litigators Certificate
Angela Foxn Trade Marks and Designs Litigators Certificate
Steve Jamesn Trade Marks and Designs Litigators Certificate
James Crossn Holds LLM in IP Litigation
Litigators
L I T I G A T O R SJenkins is proud to boast four attorneys
certified to conduct litigation in the Chancery
Division of the High Court and the County
Court (including the Patents County Court) in
relation to trade mark, design and passing off
cases.
London26 Caxton Street London SW1H 0RJ Tel: +44 (0) 20 7931 7141 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7222 4660 E-mail: [email protected] Internet:www.jenkins.eu
MunichMartiusstrasse 5 80802 Munich Germany Tel: +49 (0) 89 340 77 26 - 0 Fax: +49 (0) 89 340 77 26 -11 E-mail: [email protected]
BristolBroad Quay House Prince Street Bristol BS1 4DJ Tel: +44 (0) 117 975 8642 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7222 4660 E-mail: [email protected]
Farnham Broadmede House Farnham Business Park Farnham, Surrey GU9 8QT Tel: +44 (0)20 7931 7141 Fax: +44 (0)20 7222 4660 E-mail: [email protected]
