Partner, Trade Mark Attorney London
Profile of Jackie Johnson

After more than 25 years, I still enjoy working with new clients and being trusted to protect their brands. My work is varied and I particularly appreciate watching a trade mark evolve across global territories.

I joined D Young and Co as a partner in 2011. Throughout my career, I’ve gained extensive experience across a range of trade mark activities including searching, filing, oppositions, appeals and invalidations both before the UKIPO and the EUIPO. Alongside this, I’ve also handled worldwide trade mark portfolios for clients.

I’ve advised a number of clients from individuals to multi-national organisations across a broad range of sectors, including the automobile, airline, fashion, music and entertainment, cosmetics and toiletries, industrial tools, food and drink and financial industries.

Awards

Qualifications

  • BCom (Hons), University of Birmingham.
  • Chartered Trade Mark Attorney 1998.

Memberships

  • Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA).
  • International Trade Mark Association (INTA).
  • MARQUES Association.
Notable senior trade mark attorney.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
London’s Jackie Johnson also operates on the international stage; of late, she has been visiting US associates and brand owners, getting to know what makes them tick before formulating the most effective protections for them.
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Delivering an exceptional prosecution, Richard Burton, Gemma Kirkland and Jackie Johnson earn rave reviews from the market.
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Clever, articulate, efficient and a beautiful writer, Johnson is an absolute pleasure to deal with on a personal and professional level.
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Tamsin Holman and Jackie Johnson are ‘very good at responding to clients’ queries and requests very promptly, and always find the best commercial solutions possible’.
Legal 500
Jackie Johnson stands out for her proactive engagement in the wider trademark scene, bringing IP awareness to small enterprises, participating in international conferences to get facetime with clients and build relationships, and sharing her knowledge through writing and publishing. All this gives her counsel a well-rounded, real-world quality.
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You can always contact her directly and she returns calls quickly if she isn’t immediately available.
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Highly rated.
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Jackie Johnson is yet another fail-safe option if watertight trademark protection is required. Her many recent successes include a cancellation action for Duracell Batteries and an opposition for Sky UK Limited.
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Jackie Johnson is responsive, a good communicator and good to work with.
Legal 500
Jackie Johnson is a linchpin in London with a mature international practice: “There are no slip-ups when you’re working with Jackie – she always responds quickly and carries out her work in a pragmatic, efficient and timely manner.”
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An excellent and savvy trade mark attorney, Jackie can be relied on when difficult trade mark issues arise.
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Her personality and sense of humour make any conversation with her a good part of the day.
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Excellent service and very helpful to a client with limited knowledge in this field.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
Highly recommended 2018.
Legal 500
Trade Mark Expert 2018.
Who's Who Legal
Jackie is very responsive and provides high-quality advice. She is proactive, efficient and is excellent at guiding clients through IP issues.
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The hotshot trademark attorneys working alongside Pennant include Jackie Johnson, Helen Cawley and Richard Burton.
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Recommended by Legal 500 2020
Legal 500
Talented.
Legal 500
Jackie Johnson and Anna Reid provide straightforward and clear advice.
Legal 500
Seasoned filer and pleader Jackie Johnson operates with great facility across Europe. She is in great demand, with top patrons continuing to enlist her services.
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She [Jackie] is a very friendly, determined and knowledgeable practitioner, who provides prompt and helpful answers to queries and keeps trade mark portfolios in great shape.
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During a decade with the firm, Johnson has acted in myriad oppositions before the UKIPO and the EUIPO.
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