Our People Andy King

Andy is the Head of Trade Marks and a member of our Management Board. He handles a wide range of trade mark work, from searches, portfolio reviews and devising filing strategies to prosecution of applications, oppositions, revocation and invalidity actions. Andy has extensive experience representing clients at the UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO (for international ‘Madrid Protocol’ registrations). Andy also leads the firm’s domain name dispute practice and has advised clients on possible DRS, UDRP and ADR proceedings.

Clients

He works with clients in the UK, US, continental Europe and Asia in a wide range of industry sectors. These include consumer products, fashion, fintech, electronics and electronic engineering, as well as food and beverage, marketing services, telecommunications, computer software and pharmaceuticals.

Background

Andy has a BA (Hons.) in sociology from the University of Sheffield, a Post-graduate Diploma in marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary University in London. He joined Mewburn Ellis LLP in 2008, qualifying as a UK Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in 2011. He joined the partnership in 2016. Andy also has nearly 10 years of experience as a professional representative at the EUIPO (2011 to 2020).

Recommendations

Andy is recognised in both the 2016 and 2017 editions of The Legal 500 as “incredibly reliable” and “forward thinking”. He is also recommended in WTR (World Trademark Review) 1000 2022 and 2023 for United Kingdom: England.

"Andy King stands out for his knowledge of domain names and his ability to negotiate favourable settlement agreements for patrons." - WTR 1000 2023

“Thank you for your friendship, professionalism and for taking such a personal interest in our company...your knowledge of our trade marks and registrations is second to none.” Richard Morgans, formerly Group CMO, Onvu Technologies AG.

'Key Lawyer' - The Legal 500, 2019 and 2021-2024.

"Excellent at communicating updates along with explanations clearly setting out the pros and cons of different actions” - WTR 1000 2021

Client testimonials

“Thanks for your excellent support Andy! Commenting from the whole team – we are so pleased with your services!! In everything you do for us!” Charlotte Flack, Head of Group Trademarks and Brand Related IP,  Legal Counsel, Sandvik Group.

Focus on Inclusivity

Andy has personally signed up to the IP Inclusive Leader’s Pledge and is committed to doing everything he can to advance our inclusive culture. It’s genuinely important to Andy that we have an environment where everyone can bring their complete self openly to the workplace, and where diversity of experience, thought and perspective is valued and promoted.