Mathys & Squire will be at the MARQUES 40th Annual Conference in Lisbon, Portugal from 22nd to 25th September.
Head of Trade Marks and Partner Claire Breheny and Associate Emma Pallister will be attending the MARQUES Annual Conference 2026 in Lisbon.
MARQUES is a European member association committed to supporting trade mark owners by creating a nucleus of guidance and expertise.
This year’s theme, ‘The Exciting Evolution of Trade Marks,’ focuses on how trade marks are transforming as businesses and individuals experiment with the use of their brand. The event will explore a wide range of topical issues, from the protection of identity in light of the rise in AI-generated images to how Geographical Indication law is adapting to a changing world.
Claire Breheny is a qualified Senior UK Trade Mark Attorney, based in our Cambridge office, with 19 years of trade mark experience in private practice. She excels in developing and implementing long-term IP strategies for clients that align with their business objectives, and is highly experienced in searching, clearing, protection and enforcement work in a wide range of jurisdictions. Many of the brands she has worked with are household names. She was featured in the Thomson Reuter Stand Out Lawyer 2024, 2025 and 2026 lists, has been recognised as a WIPR Leader 2026 and is regularly featured in Legal 500 and WTR 1000.
Emma Pallister is a UK Trade Mark Attorney based in our Manchester office, with 8 years of experience in private practice. Her primary practice areas include trade mark clearance, prosecution, contentious matters and portfolio management. Emma assists clients of different sizes and across various industries, from SMEs to multinational corporations, ensuring their brand is robustly protected.
Please reach out to our team if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
For more information on the event and to sign up, click here.
Contact our team
Claire Breheny – Partner | [email protected]
Emma Pallister – Associate | [email protected]
