Maucher Jenkins

United Kingdom (England)

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IP STARS Reviews

Overview

In 2016, UK IP firm RGC Jenkins & Co merged with German IP firm Maucher Börjes to form Maucher Jenkins. The firm also has offices in Switzerland and China. It is recommended for IP protection and portfolio management work, with strong expertise in telecommunications, computer technology, life sciences and engineering.

The key European patent attorneys in the firm include James Cross, Felix Rummler, Philip Treeby, Alvin Lam, Holly Whitlock, Hugh Dunlop, and Reuben Jacob. Cross and Treeby are also qualified to conduct court litigation. Rummler leads the firm’s Munich office. European patent attorney and designs law specialist David Musker is still with the firm as a consultant.

The leading practitioners in its trade mark practice are Katie Cameron and Angela Fox. Cameron is a trade mark attorney with litigation qualification while Fox is dual-qualified as a solicitor and trade mark attorney. Fox oversees the disputes practice. The firm’s trade mark partners are supported by a team of junior practitioners and colleagues in Germany.

Testimonial

2024/2025

"We chose them because we have received the right advice and support in their UK cases so far. I like their accurate advice and quick response."

"I think they are an excellent team with good business common sense. I like being instructed by them as they are experts in IP, diligent, and on top of the detail. I think they are an excellent team with good business common sense. I like being instructed by them as they are experts in IP, diligent and on top of the detail."

"They are responsive, have a good portfolio management system and diligent way of working. They provide sound and thorough advice."

"They are technically excellent for patent work, and we have worked with them for almost 20 years. They have particular expertise in life sciences and telecoms, which is valuable, and we find them very responsive and a pleasure to deal with."

"They have excellent litigation experience. Angela Fox and her team are very knowledgeable with great business common sense."

"I had worked with the firm on a number of trademark and patent filings. We needed their expertise on trademark enforcement. They are responsive, have expertise, and are personable, particularly when dealing with the client directly. They make effective and efficient use of time. Particularly helpful with a client that is not sophisticated when it comes to UK and European trademark matters."

"Responses are received in a timely manner. They provide cost-effective and practical advice, understand changing expectations of client."

"Their advice is always to-the-point."

"Trusted associate with a strong history of effective action in the region."

"Efficient service, reasonable rates. They provide good advice, turnaround times and rates."

Richard Parsons

"Not only does he have a wealth of IP knowledge and experience, but he is always able to advise us from the client's point of view."

"Excellent turnaround times, very accommodating, provides sound advice, pleasant to work with all rounds."

"Very responsive, provides practical advice addressing client needs."

Angela Fox

"She is extremely good at leading a litigation team and has good business common-sense. I like being instructed by her as her knowledge of the law and procedure is excellent – she is a real expert in IP, diligent, and on top of the detail."

"Angela is great at managing a litigation team and she has in-depth knowledge of trademark law and civil procedure."

Hugh Dunlop

"His technical expertise is superb."

Tanya Buckley

"She has excellent client-facing/interaction skills, fantastic level of expertise, and is very responsive."

Joanne Ling

"Very responsive and knowledgeable."

2023

"We value their responsiveness. They get to the point and put it clearly, so the decision-making process is easy."

"We have been working with Tanya Buckley and her team for many years, mainly on trademark filings/prosecution matters. They have deep understanding of the local laws and practices and they consistently provide precise, clear and reasonable advice and solutions. They have managed all client cases very properly. This is a great team!"

"They are very sophisticated and understand the features of Japanese companies."

"They are friendly and approachable, whilst maintaining a professional approach to the formality of the client interaction."

"The team are practical and down to earth."

"Angela Fox (partner), Richard Parsons (associate) and Mark Webster (associate) are all extremely knowledgeable, very good with detail and very easy to work with. They are a great team and get good results."

"Direct contact with clear advice and clear next steps."

"The team is very knowledgeable and responds to queries for advice in a timely manner. They successfully handled multiple overlapping deadlines for a client on various prosecution matters with a high quality of work despite short timeframes."

"They always consider the big IP issue and provide advice on the full picture."

"The firm is responsive."

"They are very knowledgeable and personable attorneys who provide clear and consistent communication on matters."

"We appreciate the personal approach, personal knowledge and our long-lasting relationship. They are very reliable."

"We value their collegiality, thoughtfulness and knowledge. "

"We like that if you contact Maucher Jenkins, you will receive a detailed and on-the-point reply to your request very promptly. The team informs you of alternative steps, if there are any, and not only the one possible strategy."

2022 client testimonials

"They are very knowledgeable and assigned us someone with the relevant science background to help us draft the patent."

2021 client testimonials

A client said the patent practitioners “took the time to understand the business and markets and were able to add value to what, why and how the patent pathway operated”.

Patent

Recent patent case studies show filing, prosecution, and litigation support work in hi-tech and life sciences. Clients include Midea Group and Light Field Labs. This year’s patent practitioners to watch are Stuart Rowlands, Oliver Poskett, Tim Young and Edward Rainsford. Partner Tim Pendered retired from the practice in December 2019.