Emily Marshall

Associate
Trade Mark Attorney

Based in Birmingham

Tel: +44 (0)121 456 0010

Overview

After completing her first-class degree in Law with Management from Aston University – which included a 14-month placement with Barker Brettell’s trade mark team – Emily joined the firm as a trainee trade mark attorney. She qualified in 2024, after completing the Post Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice at Queen Mary University of London and the Professional Certificate in Trade Mark Practice at Nottingham Trent University.

She works with various clients in a range of sectors and has a particular interest in social media and e-commerce enforcement activities.

Experience

All areas of trade mark work, including the filing and prosecution of UK, European and overseas applications, as well as undertaking due diligence research to support opposition, infringement, passing off and enforcement proceedings
Preparation of opposition submissions and cease and desist letters
Conducting trade mark portfolio reviews via industry-recognised searching software to support global filing strategy recommendations
Conducting trade mark clearance searches to assess and advise clients whether their proposed trade mark is free to use and register
Assisting with WIPO Domain Name Disputes

“Emily has already accrued a solid grounding in the basics of private trade mark practice and has quickly become an integral member of the team. Her enthusiasm to learn, coupled with a keen eye and attention to detail will stand her in good stead to provide clear and comprehensive advice to clients.”

Rosalyn Newsome, Partner & Trade Mark Attorney, Barker Brettell.