Sarah Talland
Recognised as a practical and strategic brand advisor, Sarah has expertise in the consumer goods, food and drink, publishing and entertainment sectors. She advises both large corporates with globally recognised brands, as well as start-ups and scale-ups.
Sarah works with ambitious businesses to identify, protect and defend their trade mark rights in the UK and internationally. Having seen first-hand the value of a well thought-out intellectual property (IP) strategy, she provides holistic advice to companies of all sizes. Her work spans clearance searching, filing strategies and a wide range of contentious matters.
Sarah regularly delivers IP training to in-house teams and industry groups. She also tutors on the Nottingham Law School course for aspiring trade mark attorneys and mentors individuals both internally and externally.
- Advising start-ups and scale-ups on global filing strategies, including tailored advice on expansion plans
- Providing trade mark audits for large corporates to identify gaps and streamline portfolios
- Delivering education and training sessions for students, marketing teams and industry professionals
- Organising Potter Clarkson’s annual Food & Drink Client Showcase, held at the London office
- Chartered UK Trade Mark Attorney
- BA, Law, University of Cambridge
Sarah has also received outstanding reviews this year for her “concise, clear and useful advice. She is recognised as a highly knowledgeable and practical professional who proactively identifies potential challenges her clients might encounter and strategically devises solutions to overcome them.”
Further strengthening the team is Sarah Talland, who is “an absolute pleasure to work with. She has an excellent understanding of each of her patrons and their business, and is always receptive to ideas and proposals when working with local counsel, which means her clients obtain the most satisfactory outcome.”
Talland enters the WTR 1000 this year thanks to rave reviews from clients, who hail her as “effective, efficient and easy to do business with."
A “warm, genuine person with impeccable integrity”, Talland has an “excellent understanding of her clients and their business."
- MIP EMEA Awards 2025: UK Trade Mark Attorney of the Year (Nominee)
- MIP IP STARS: Trade Mark Star
- MIP IP STARS: IP Star
- WTR 1000: Prosecution & Strategy
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How We Live Our Values: Collaboration
I work closely with clients throughout the lifecycle of their brands. Seeing those brands out in the world, whether on supermarket shelves, advertised on the tube or collaborating with celebrities, is not only rewarding but also a reflection of the work we've done together to secure solid IP protection.
I’m also regularly involved in organising and attending events like our Food & Drink Client Showcase, which offer unique networking opportunities and introductions between clients working in complementary areas.
In My Own Words
The best part of my role is the variety, from the different brands and sectors I work with, to the challenges businesses face, or working with ambitious founders and teams. No two days are ever the same!
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