Rankings

 

IAM Patent 1000 2013: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners
RGC Jenkins & Co has been Recommended for Patent Prosecution work.
"Having been immersed in the IP world since 1937, RGC Jenkins offers a potent blend of tradition and innovation.  Electronics, IT and telecommunications are strongholds, with the life science practice also flourishing.  Prosecution before the EPO is a mainstay of its practice, and its influence in this sphere is growing"

IAM Patent 1000 2013: The World's Leading Patent Practitioners
Hugh Dunlop is Recommended for his Patent Prosecution work.

Chambers and Partners UK
2013 Best of the UK: Band 1 for Intellectual Property:Trade Mark Agents

Stephen James is recognised as a leading trade mark expert. He counsels commercial brands, including biotechnology entities, food and drink companies and media organisations on registration, oppositions and strategy.

Chambers and Partners UK
2013 Best of the UK: Band 2 for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

RGC Jenkins has offices in London and Farnham, and overseas branches in Munich, Freiburg and Beijing. It is well equipped to handle patent and soft IP matters, both contentious and non-contentious, often of international significance and deep technical complexity. The group handles the full spectrum of IP rights across a range of industry sectors, and its software and designs practices are singled out for special praise. Its brands offering is utilised by giants of the media and telecommunications world.

The Legal 500 UK 2012 TMT Trade Mark Attorneys: Tier 1 Recommended

Stephen James leads the team at RGC Jenkins & Co, which is highlighted for its ‘quality and value for money'. It is acting for Nestlé in an ongoing opposition. Angela Fox and Katie Cameron were recently promoted to the partnership.

The Legal 500 UK 2012 TMT Patent Attorneys: Tier 2 Recommended

RGC Jenkins & Co in 2011 advised on a variety of patent portfolios and oppositions, and also on post-grant amendments. Clients include Inmarsat and BSkyB. David Musker has ‘extraordinary knowledge, creativity and attention to detail'. 

The Legal 500 UK 2011 TMT Trade Mark Attorneys: Tier 1 Recommended

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'.

The Legal 500 UK 2011 TMT Patent Attorneys: Tier 2 Recommended

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.

The Legal 500 UK 2010 TMT Trade Mark Attorneys:  Tier 1 Recommended

Recent work for the team at RGC Jenkins & Co. includes advising Nestle in connection with its opposition to Cadbury's UK application to register the colour purple.  The "first rate" Dr. Stephen James heads the team.

The Legal 500 UK 2010 TMT Patent Attorneys:  Tier 2 Recommended

RGC Jenkins & Co. is recommended for its expertise in areas such as electronics, communications and IT, advising clients such as US and Japanese corporations, as well as blue-chip companies in the UK and other international entities.  Recent highlights include advising GXS against a European patent covering invoice format conversion.  David Musker is highly recommended.

Chambers and Partners UK
2010 Best of the UK: Band 1 for Patent and Trade Mark Agents

Chambers and Partners UK
2009 Best of the UK: Band 1 for Patent and Trade Mark Agents
The Firm: Taking on high-end work and featuring numerous outstanding individuals, this firm is deemed to be going from strength to strength and is active in both the UK and international markets. During the past year, it has won new clients such as LINPAC, Edwards Limited and Teva. Stephen James is highlighted for his work on the trade mark side and experience as head of the IP department at GlaxoSmithKline.

The Legal 500 UK 2009 TMT Trade Mark Attorneys: Tier 2 Recommended
RGC Jenkins & Co handles Nestle's opposition of Cadbury's application to patent the colour purple.  The practice also filed a succesful application for the Tarzan yell on behalf of OHIM.  Stephen James is 'extremely good'.

The Legal 500 UK 2009 TMT Patent & Design Attorneys: Tier 2 Recommended

Chambers and Partners UK
2008 Best of the UK: Band 1 for Patent and Trade Mark Agents
The Firm: A class outfit, this firm is well placed to deal with international work, with offices in London, Alicante and Munich, and the quality of its individual names alone often attracts work. Of the team, “wise old man of the trade mark world” Stephen James is a well-respected figure. “His background at GlaxoSmithKline is a real plus, as is his personal touch ,” sources remark. Another “top man” is David Musker, who is regarded as “one of the leading experts on designs.”

The Legal 500 UK 2008 TMT Trade Mark Attorneys: Tier 1 Recommended
Headed by the prominent Stephen James, RGC Jenkins & Co handles BA’s worldwide trade mark portfolio, including applications and infringement proceedings. The firm also acts for Penthouse Publications in registering its clothing and perfume range, as well as Ian Fleming Publications on trade mark registrations.

The Legal 500 UK 2008 TMT Patent Attorneys London: Tier 2 Recommended
RGC Jenkins & Co was appointed by the Monitoring Trustee to advise on the patent aspects of Microsoft’s compliance with an EU ruling, and successfully litigated on behalf of LMA International regarding the enforcement of patents for laryngeal mask technology. Other clients include electronics, banks and media companies.

Managing Intellectual Property: 2008 World IP Survey
Tier 1 - Trade Mark Prosecution.

Euromoney Guide to the World's Leading Trade Mark Law Practitioners 2008, 2006 & 2004:
Features Steve James, Tim Pendered and David Musker.