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Clare Cornell leads Finnegan's London trade mark group and has 20 years' experience in the IP industry. Her practice focuses on all aspects of trade mark portfolio management. Clare also specialises in trade mark enforcement and seeking settlement of complex IP disputes.
Clare is a both a Chartered and European trade mark and patent attorney having qualified to practice in the UK and in Europe in both disciplines. Skilled in coordinating national and international trade mark filing strategies, Clare serves an international client base, including through the UK Intellectual Property Office and the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Madrid International trade mark registration system. She has particular experience working with attorneys in China on the opposition and cancellation of bad faith trade mark applications and registrations.
Clare assists large multinational businesses in the management of their IP portfolios, working with in-house decision makers to ensure the smooth day to day running of their registration and enforcement matters and keeping portfolios up-to-date. Working closely with businesses in this manner provides her with valuable insight into the needs of a busy in-house IP team.
Recognized as an "IP Star" in the United Kingdom by Managing Intellectual Property and for her contributions to the fields of prosecution and strategy by World Trademark Review, Clare provides a broad range of advice in high-level IP due diligence programs, advising on all aspects of IP as well as the preparation of agreements for the transfer of IP portfolios. She has assisted in multi-million dollar IP due diligence projects during both the acquisition and divestiture of businesses, as well as coordinated multi-jurisdictional post-acquisition IP assignment programs, and provided IP auditing services to clients who have acquired large IP portfolios, including portfolios having in excess of 1,000 rights.
Before joining Finnegan, Clare was a partner in a UK law firm of patent and trade mark attorneys. Her technical experience includes advising clients in the construction, chemical, clothing, alcoholic beverage, packaging, and nutraceutical industries.
Articles
Don't Wing Settlements: Lessons from Morley's TM Ruling Don't Wing Settlements: Lessons from Morley's TM Ruling
July 26, 2024
Law360Ad Law Buzz Blog
The Basket of Goods Comparison: The ASA Rules on Aldi’s Xmas Dinner The Basket of Goods Comparison: The ASA Rules on Aldi’s Xmas Dinner
May 31, 2024
European IP Blog
Expensive Clubcard Giveaway? Tesco Loses Appeal Against Lidl Over Clubcard Logo Expensive Clubcard Giveaway? Tesco Loses Appeal Against Lidl Over Clubcard Logo
23 May 2024
Event
Hot Topics in Design Law from the EU, UK, and US Perspectives Hot Topics in Design Law from the EU, UK, and US Perspectives
July 26, 2023
Webinar
Books
Comparative Global Design Law 2022 Update Comparative Global Design Law 2022 Update
March 2023
Bloomberg Law"Leading Finnegan’s London trademark group, Clare Cornell is 'a fantastic lawyer who delivers first-class service, thanks to her deep understanding of client needs. She is a constant source of support who is always on hand to help with any issues that may arise, and makes the prosecution process as smooth as possible.'"
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Trademark attorney Clare Cornell is a portfolio strategist and enforcement maven with a special knack for working with Chinese practitioners on the opposition and cancellation of bad-faith trademark registrations. She leads Finnegan’s London trademark group.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Finnegan’s UK trademark star is Clare Cornell, who specialises in portfolio management, enforcement and dispute resolution.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Clare Cornell is U.S. giant Finnegan’s leading trademark presence in London – many large multinationals have her on speed-dial for their trickiest portfolios.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
"Leading Finnegan’s London trademark group, Clare Cornell is 'a fantastic lawyer who delivers first-class service, thanks to her deep understanding of client needs. She is a constant source of support who is always on hand to help with any issues that may arise, and makes the prosecution process as smooth as possible.'"
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Trademark attorney Clare Cornell is a portfolio strategist and enforcement maven with a special knack for working with Chinese practitioners on the opposition and cancellation of bad-faith trademark registrations. She leads Finnegan’s London trademark group.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Finnegan’s UK trademark star is Clare Cornell, who specialises in portfolio management, enforcement and dispute resolution.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Clare Cornell is U.S. giant Finnegan’s leading trademark presence in London – many large multinationals have her on speed-dial for their trickiest portfolios.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
Award/Ranking
Finnegan Ranks at the Top of the Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings Finnegan Ranks at the Top of the Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings
June 28, 2024
Managing Intellectual PropertyCommentary
5 Questions for Finnegan UK TM Chief Clare Cornell 5 Questions for Finnegan UK TM Chief Clare Cornell
June 7, 2024
Law360Award/Ranking
Finnegan Tops the 2024 World Trademark Review 1000, Receiving New Regional Accolade Finnegan Tops the 2024 World Trademark Review 1000, Receiving New Regional Accolade
February 13, 2024
World Trademark ReviewPress Release
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars: Finnegan Scores Top Patent Rankings Across the Board Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars: Finnegan Scores Top Patent Rankings Across the Board
July 13, 2023
Managing Intellectual PropertyPress Release
Finnegan Tops the 2023 WTR 1000, with 12 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Tops the 2023 WTR 1000, with 12 Attorneys Ranked
February 7, 2023
World Trademark ReviewAnnouncement
More than 30 Finnegan Attorneys Named to IP Stars List by Managing IP More than 30 Finnegan Attorneys Named to IP Stars List by Managing IP
June 1, 2022
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