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Rowena Tolley

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Rowena Tolley, a trade mark partner with Kilburn & Strode. She has almost 20 years of experience helping businesses protect and build value in their brands.  She specialises in helping UK-based businesses in their international growth, as well as US and EU multinationals for whom the UK market is key. There are very few countries where Rowena hasn’t filed trade marks, making her an expert in the local nuances of international brand protection. Her work includes everything from multi-jurisdictional clearance work, prosecution, oppositions and cancellations, through to portfolio reviews and management, infringement, dispute resolution and due diligence.  Rowena works with clients of all sizes and across a wide range of sectors, including in particular food & drink, pharma, fintech, sports and music. 

Rowena is well-known and respected in the industry, having sat on various intellectual property committees including FICPI, TIPLO and INTA.  She has been ranked by MIP as one of their “Top 250 Women in IP” and by World Trademark Review as a “Gold Individual” in their WTR1000.

Rowena Tolley’s courses

  • 30 Sep • 2 day course

Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators

Updated for 2026

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Reviews for Rowena’s courses

I really think that the course fulfilled my expectations. As a small group, we all had a chance to chip in with comments and it really felt nice that there was the time for that.

7 Nov 2019

Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators

I hoped to learn more on designs and to get an update on the latest case law and this was definitely accomplished. I also appreciated the demo of the latest TM & design search tools and the interaction between all speakers and how they shared their knowledge with us in discussions.

7 Nov 2019

Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators

I felt it was a serious and interesting course that covered important topics which we as administrators need to follow. It's hard to cover everything in a two-day course but I felt inspired to keep myself more updated regarding case law and also to use the international filing systems even more. I liked that we got a chance to hear more about WIPO from a person who works there, and got the opportunity to ask him our questions.

7 Nov 2019

Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators

I was overall very pleased with the course. I was also pleased that the venue this year offered accommodation. It just makes it easier to plan when you are flying in from another country.

8 Nov 2018

Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators

I think the course was very informative and very interesting. Especially when it comes to case laws and examples. It was a very interactive course and didn't feel bored at all

8 Nov 2018

Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators

Very good, enjoyable, great presentations and great interaction.

9 Nov 2017

Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators

Well organised. interesting update - experienced teachers.

9 Nov 2017

Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators