Partners

Ian Gill
Partner - Patent and Trade Mark Attorney
isg@aathornton.com

A Partner since 2001 and with over 12 years’ experience in the field, Ian specialises in contentious and non-contentious issues relating to trade marks and design. He holds a B Eng (Aeronautical) from Bristol University.

Ian joined A.A.Thornton & Co. in 1994 following the completion of an MSc in IP Law at Queen Mary and Westfield College, London University. His professional qualifications include: Registered Trade Mark Attorney, European Trade Mark Attorney, Chartered Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney.

Ian’s clients span a diverse range of industries, but his particular focus is in the food and beverage and fashion sectors.

Technical Expertise

Contentious and non-contentious issues, spanning the full spectrum of intellectual property law, including trade marks, registered designs and patents

Trade mark prosecution and enforcement, including related issues such as intellectual property portfolio management and domain name dispute resolution proceedings 

Core responsibilities and activities

  • Coordinating the worldwide IP portfolios of a number of major companies
  • Representing the patent and trade mark interests of a broad range of SMEs and private individuals
  • Managing the firm’s formalities department
  • Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Patent Attorneys
  • Member of Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
  • Member of International Trade Mark Association

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