• Jenkins Ranks as Tier 1 in The Legal 500 2011

    The 2011 Edition of The Legal 500 issued on 21 September 2011, and Jenkins was again ranked Tier 1 for Trade Marks and Tier 2 for Patents.  The definitive guide to law firm capabilities said "RGC Jenkins & Co's trade mark head Dr Stephen James is ‘highly experienced and knowledgeable, and gives sound and pragmatic advice'.  The team acts for clients across the electronics, consumer goods and gaming sectors, including John Frieda and Sega, and colour trade marks work remains a key focus.  In 2010 the firm represented Orange on worldwide registration matters, and Nestlé in its opposition to Cadbury's UK application to register the colour purple.  Joanne Ling provides ‘excellent advice'",  and "RGC Jenkins & Co has ‘in-depth knowledge of patent procedures and specialist scientific areas', and is noted for its expertise in the hi-tech sector.  Headline work included successful patent prosecutions for BA and Intel, as well as successfully defending BSkyB in European patent oppositions.  David Musker and Felix Rummler are recommended".