2026
"They interface well with the client and are very assured in their experience and advice. The client feels like they can trust them."
"Really easy to work with! They are dependable (a 'safe pair of hands'), will try to resolve any queries at their end rather than come back to us for unnecessary clarification of instructions etc, and produce a quality end product at a reasonable price."
"Very knowledgeable, approachable, and accessible. Very diligent and responsive. Always on top of filings and gives us plenty of notice for decisions."
"GJE is skilled at balancing creative filing/prosecution strategies with a very grounded understanding of jurisdictional nuances. They can always come up with ideas that fit our specific needs while ensuring a high likelihood of registration. What I love the most is that GJE can provide clear, tiered options in their advice, demonstrating their robust understanding of our business and making our decision-making easier."
"What I find most valuable in GJE's general IP advice is their multi-dimensional approach that goes beyond IP. When giving risk assessment, for example, they provide critical 'add-on' advice that covers both the IP landscape and the regulatory implications. They go the extra mile to investigate the actual use of prior rights, ensuring their advice is a practical assessment of how those rights impact our business."
"GJE have always been very efficient, with a willingness to work to tight deadlines when necessary. They are also very attentive to detail. We have applied for a wife range of IPR with GJE and have always been impressed by the quality and efficiency of the service."
"GJE takes a strategic and long-term view of our business and their relationship with it. We talk to GJE on a product-by-product basis, but they are very good at considering how the IPR for a given product fits into a larger IPR strategy for our business."
"Reliable, trusted partner that has guided us on our IP journey and brand growth. Their in depth knowledge and expertise have been pivotal to our growth and journey."
"Gill Jennings & Every provide IP litigation advice that’s well suited to the realities of our FMCG/fresh produce business. In our sector, trade marks, packaging and brand reputation are closely tied to commercial success, and disputes need to be handled decisively but proportionately. The team understands this balance very well. Their advice on trade mark disputes and enforcement is practical, commercially focused and grounded in how brands operate in competitive consumer markets, rather than taking a purely legal or theoretical approach."
"Very proactive in communication and deep experience in multiple jurisdictions worldwide."
"Phenomenal communication and expertise to help growing companies create and manage their IP portfolio."
"For a fast-moving consumer business, it is essential that IP protection keeps pace with our market launches, and the team is very good at aligning filing strategy with commercial timelines. The administration is well managed, with clear communication and smooth execution throughout."
"The firm’s IP advisory work is a real strength. Their advice is tailored to the commercial realities of consumer-facing businesses, particularly in FMCG and fresh produce markets where speed, margin and brand impact all matter. They are very good at helping us assess risk pragmatically and make confident decisions without overcomplicating issues. The team understands how IP fits into broader commercial strategy, rather than treating it in isolation."
"They understand clearly both the legal and commercial aspects of the case and how success is to be defined. They prepare thoroughly for hearings at the EPO and develop strategies to cover all eventualities and which keep options open during appeal hearings. They have a very high success rate in our cases of greater than 80%."
"They approach their advice by wanting to understand our commercial objective. This leads them to offer alternative solutions if our main approach is not achievable. They communicate complex advice across all levels of our business from the Board to the inventor."
Arnie Clarke
"Excellent communication and will gently advise you to consider other options if he has concerns with your instructions. Provides easy to understand advise that is commercially astute."
Michael Vallance
"Very knowledgeable about our technologies and business needs. He provides high quality advice across a wide range of patent-related topics."
Edward Carstairs
"Ed clearly has a brand owner mindset and perfectly applies his creative pragmatism to his advice."
"Reliable, trustworthy, creative and innovative thinker with a depth of knowledge of our industry and business that makes him my trusted partner as I look to strengthen and protect our brand equity."
"Edward brings a calm, commercially grounded approach to IP matters that is very well suited to a brand-led FMCG business. He understands how trade mark and design issues intersect with packaging, supply chains and market positioning, and his advice reflects that broader commercial context. He is pragmatic, thoughtful and decisive, and provides clear guidance on how best to protect the brand while managing risk and cost effectively."
Alistair Holzhauer-Barrie
"Excellent at writing patent drafts. He takes the time to really understand the invention/ innovation. He goes above and beyond helping companies create and protect their IP."
2025
"[They are] up to date on the current law, proactive, friendly, and give great advice."
Another client values the team's "practical advice and prompt work".
"Gill Jennings & Every consistently provides expert, insightful and professional service."
"GJE has an excellent team working in the field of small molecule pharmaceutical compounds, and I have a trusted relationship with that team."
"They have outstanding capability. We feel comfortable when communicating with [them]."
"We are a small business. The GJE team engage with us enthusiastically even though I am aware we cannot be a significant account. As silly as it may sound, they make our work feel important.
"On more than one occasion they recommended we take courses of action which would be in our best interest even though it would significantly reduce the fees they would generate from a given project. It is reassuring to know that they will give us the advice that will be most beneficial to our long-term interest rather than their short-term interests.
"I greatly appreciate that the GJE team are accessible. Although I try not to make a habit of it, if I urgently need their guidance, I can pick up the phone, and typically I can speak to one of their [attorneys] immediately. This has been incredibly helpful at times when competitors have violated our IP rights or in the urgent final days before a filing deadline. This type of accessibility has become ever more unusual in an increasingly digital world."
"Very easy to work with, and the team has an excellent understanding of the technology and holds commercial nous."
Another client appreciates the firm's "reasonable prices".
"They are all very dedicated to providing an excellent service and going out of their way to help. They also understand the commercial requirements and priorities and ensure the IP actions are in sync with this."
"Gill Jennings & Every are experienced in patent and design work both in the UK and the EU. They have helped develop our clients' portfolios for over a decade and understand the strategic nuances required to protect our clients' particular technologies. Further, they are quite generous at sharing work with our firm when one of their clients requires a U.S. attorney."
"They are extremely knowledgeable and professional and are very familiar with our IP strategy and portfolio of assets."
"GJE's response time to our requests is admirable, even with some unrealistic deadlines. Their communication is succinct and very easy to follow despite the complexity of the topic. They have an impressive depth of knowledge that they use to satisfy our needs."
"[They have a] personal and close contact with the client."
"Gill Jennings & Every always provides thorough, clear and diligent advice. They review every detail of our products, innovations and brands in order to advise on appropriate IP protection. They have trained our engineering teams on design and patent-related matters in order to boost innovation within the company. They are always available, highly professional, and friendly."
"Gill Jennings & Every are willing to go the extra mile to provide tailored pre-filing strategic advice without increasing their flat fee for filing an application. This has been invaluable in terms of allowing our clients to obtain meaningful IP protection without requiring protracted prosecution before the patent or design offices."
The firm's "speed of execution combined with quality of output and general good work organisation" impressed a client.
"Friendly and approachable, whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism."
"The team is highly professional and responsive. My startup is growing quickly, and having a flexible and responsive partner to help us with IP matters is incredibly valuable."
"They build up a strong relationship with both our IP team and R&D team, and they go out of their way to understand the matter from the client's perspective from both a technical and commercial point of view. Their team is very strong and provides an excellent all-round service."
"GJE is very accommodating, always puts the needs of the customer first, provides excellent advice and gets the job done."
"All of the GJE [attorneys] we regularly work with are knowledgeable, personable and a joy to work with."
2024
"They provide an excellent level of service and technical expertise for patent applications relating to pharmaceuticals."
"They provide clear and readily understood advice and assistance, which lends itself to a team approach between them and us in the formulation of well-crafted and commercially astute responses and amendments to Examiner objections."
"Gill Jennings & Every provides clear and readily understood advice and assistance. They do not overservice."
"Their attorneys in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences fields are very well qualified and bring a personable approach to their work. They are easy to work with."
"The practitioners at Gill Jennings & Every understand complex chemical technology and have demonstrated opposition practice expertise."
"The attorneys and agents at Gill Jennings & Every provide timely and thoughtful correspondence. They are my go-to firm for critical and complex matters."
Arnie Clarke
"Arnie holds an excellent level of technical and IP experience, and he is able to apply that experience to matters at hand in a commercially astute manner."
"He is excellent at problem-solving and, more generally, dealing with tasks that are outside of the norm. He is easy to work with, and collaborative and consultative in his approach."
Christopher Anderson
"In patent preparation, the applications Chris drafts are thorough and robust. The claims are well supported, have a range of scope, and are a dream to prosecute."
Rebecca Matheson
"Incredibly knowledgeable about European patent practice."
2023
"The Gill Jennings & Every team provided good feedback on the proposed filings upon first contact. In the initial kick-off call they were able to elicit technical details from the inventors that helped formulate the claims. Overall, the quality of the work was appreciated."
"Gill Jennings & Every were truly excellent. I'd spoken with two high-profile firms before approaching GJE. Their advice, on a complex issue, was extremely well informed, concise and well communicated. At every stage they presented a clear set of options with recommendations and opinion. I could not have asked for better counsel. "
"We appreciate their expert knowledge and practical approach."
"They are very knowledgeable and they are able to tease out the pertinent information from inventors for drafting purposes."
"They take time to know the business, technology and strategy of their clients. They respond to all enquiries in a very timely manner. They provide clear advice. "
"We appreciate the top-level professional advice, approachable people, and excellent client service."
"Gill Jennings and Every is a fantastic law firm. They provide an outstanding IP service. They always deliver thorough and diligent advice, and give us all the alternatives and information we need in order to make informed decisions. They always take the time to learn about our projects, products and expectations, and work with us in the development of strategies. We are sure we could not be in better hands. In addition, the GJE team is very professional but it is also charismatic and friendly. It is fantastic team to work with."
"We value their pragmatic advice."
"They are personable and competent."
Jack Severs and Elizabeth Capel
"Our primary contacts with GJE are Jack Severs and Elizabeth Capel. They are very professional, helpful and experienced at what they do. They take their time understanding our needs and our market and therefore can always tailor their advice in a way that's most helpful to us. They are able to work with our development team and are versed in the technical understanding needed to draft our patent application."
