Alan Fiddes

Alan Fiddes

Director, Marchi e Design

Alan Fiddes is an expert in all aspects of trade mark law; in particular the management and exploitation of trade mark portfolios. He also has extensive litigation experience and was one of the first trade mark attorneys to qualify for litigation rights. Alan also has substantial experience in dealing with the intellectual property aspects of corporate transactions.

Alan entered the profession in 1987. He joined Murgitroyd as part of the addition of UDL by Murgitroyd in October 2021. Alan worked for three of the largest law firms in the UK and was the head of the trade marks department of a major international law firm. Alan is based in our Leeds Office.

  • Brands
  • Creative agencies
  • Moda
  • Luxury apparel
  • Food and drink
  • Media
  • Music
  • Publishing
  • Retail and homeware

Key contributor to the Team Highly Recommended in Décideurs Magazine's Leaders' League

UK Best Law Firms & IP agencies for Trade Mark Prosecution 2024

Key contributor to our Trade Mark Team recognised by Managing IP, IP Stars

Managing IP, IP Stars, Trade Mark Prosecution Firm Ranking - 2024

Key contributor to our Trade Mark team awarded Recommended status on WIPR 2024

World Intellectual Property Review - Non-contentious UK Trade Mark category - 2024

Alan Fiddes partners closely with his patrons at a strategic and commercial level

WTR 1000 - 2024 Research Insight

Working flawlessly across the contentious/non-contentious divide, Alan Fiddes knows how to carefully balance risk to ensure the success of his patrons.

WTR 1000 - 2024

Trade mark star 2023, Managing IP

IP Stars - 2023

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