J A Kemp
Firm overview:
J A Kemp is a large European patent and trademark attorney firm, with the capacity to handle large, global trademark filing programmes. Viewed by a peer as a prominent, active firm in trademark matters, J A Kemp has maintained a healthy roster of clients and workload over the past few years, despite global economic concerns. Particular areas of expertise include the registration of unusual marks, dispute resolution and strategic brand protection. Recent high-profile mandates indicate the team’s ability to handle sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional matters.
Team overview:
J A Kemp’s team of trademark attorneys and solicitors operates from offices in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Paris and Munich.
Dual-qualified attorney and solicitor James Fish leads the firm’s trademarks practice. Fish is proficient in multi-jurisdictional trademark clearance and he has developed expertise in prosecuting unusual and non-traditional trademarks. Clients in industries including automotive, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and wine and spirits go to Fish for advice on brand-related legal matters.
A peer, who refers work to the firm, says partner Adam Newell is “incredibly thoughtful and goes beyond simply answering the questions asked, but also considers the wider issues that may affect the client and its marks. He looks at the overall strategy of a portfolio and not just the matter at hand.” Newell is a UK solicitor, and admitted as a barrister and solicitor in Canada, as well as a solicitor and registered trademark attorney in Australia.
Partner Tom Albertini has 20 years’ experience in trademarks and has advised some of the world’s most well-known brands on all aspects of prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement and dispute resolution.
Key matters:
- Royal British Legion: Intellectual property advisory work
J A Kemp advises the Royal British Legion, a UK-based charity which supports members and veterans of the British Armed Forces as well as their families and dependants, on IP matters. This includes litigation in relation to its famous trademarks ‘Poppy’, the ‘Poppy Appeal’, and the poppy emblem/logo. The team also advises on trademark and design prosecution and online enforcement.
- Imperial War Museums: Lead trademark counsel
The team represents Imperial War Museums, a UK-based family of five museums which record and showcase experiences of modern conflict. J A Kemp’s team acts as lead counsel for the client following a referral from global law firm peer Reed Smith, and is assisting with updating its trademark portfolio in the UK, China and the US.
- Roja Parfums: Global trademark portfolio management
Roja Parfums is a luxury perfumery house founded by Roja Dove. J A Kemp’s work for the brand has involved managing its global trademark portfolio on an ongoing basis, including expanding it into new markets and handling contentious matters.
Clients:
Aston Martin Lagonda, GW Pharma, Imperial War Museums, Roja Parfums, Royal British Legion
