John joined Stobbs in March 2021 having previously worked at Oakleigh IP and before that with London IP Attorneys Phillips & Leigh. A UK qualified trade mark attorney with nearly 30 years’ experience in the profession, John has a broad and deep range of experience across all aspects of trade mark prosecution, brand exploitation, IP enforcement and portfolio management, both in the UK and internationally.
John works with a large number of direct clients in the UK, USA, and mainland Europe in a wide variety of different commercial fields such as clothing, retail, education, sports and leisure equipment, floor coverings, the food and drinks sector and web technology. He has a particular interest and expertise in relation to conflict resolution, delivering commercial focused results. John enjoys building close connections with his clients, building long lasting relationships to fully understand their commercial drivers and enabling holistic solutions to complex brand issues.
John is an active member of INTA contributing to the renowned Country Guides publication as one of the principal editors.
Outside of work, John is a keen cyclist. He tries to balance a love of food and cooking with keeping fit ... not always successfully. Cars, sport, films, comedy, gym, yoga are other sources of relaxation and frustration. He is proud father, owner of two cats that begrudgingly allow him to share a home with them and Bert the miniature dachshund who is as stubborn as he is adorable.
Favourite food?
Spicy.
Favourite music?
R.E.M.
Favourite book?
High Fidelity.
Favourite gadget?
AirPods.
Favourite film?
Good Fellows.
Choice of night out?
Drinks with friends.
Choice of dress code?
Smart casual.
Choice of holiday?
Sun & sea with plenty to view and do.
What sound or noise do you love?
Clicking of a freehub.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Custom bicycle builder.
Favourite brand?
Apple.
- Trade marks
John joined Stobbs in March 2021 having previously worked at Oakleigh IP and before that with London IP Attorneys Phillips & Leigh. A UK qualified trade mark attorney with nearly 30 years’ experience in the profession, John has a broad and deep range of experience across all aspects of trade mark prosecution, brand exploitation, IP enforcement and portfolio management, both in the UK and internationally.
John works with a large number of direct clients in the UK, USA, and mainland Europe in a wide variety of different commercial fields such as clothing, retail, education, sports and leisure equipment, floor coverings, the food and drinks sector and web technology. He has a particular interest and expertise in relation to conflict resolution, delivering commercial focused results. John enjoys building close connections with his clients, building long lasting relationships to fully understand their commercial drivers and enabling holistic solutions to complex brand issues.
John is an active member of INTA contributing to the renowned Country Guides publication as one of the principal editors.
Outside of work, John is a keen cyclist. He tries to balance a love of food and cooking with keeping fit ... not always successfully. Cars, sport, films, comedy, gym, yoga are other sources of relaxation and frustration. He is proud father, owner of two cats that begrudgingly allow him to share a home with them and Bert the miniature dachshund who is as stubborn as he is adorable.
Favourite food?
Spicy.
Favourite music?
R.E.M.
Favourite book?
High Fidelity.
Favourite gadget?
AirPods.
Favourite film?
Good Fellows.
Choice of night out?
Drinks with friends.
Choice of dress code?
Smart casual.
Choice of holiday?
Sun & sea with plenty to view and do.
What sound or noise do you love?
Clicking of a freehub.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Custom bicycle builder.
Favourite brand?
Apple.
- Trade marks
