Introduction to China Did you know that China’s annual consumption of ice cream would fill 2,344 Olympic-sized swimming pools? Or that China’s annual instant noodle consumption could feed the entire European continent dinner for 52 days? In recent years, China has produced rapid technological advances and has re-established itself as a significant contributor to developments… Read more »
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A.A. Thornton & Co. ranked with ‘Top Tier’ & ‘Leading Firm’ status in the Legal 500 2016
The Legal 500 2016 edition has recently been published and we are delighted that the firm has once again been ranked as a leading firm for both patents and trade marks. The editorial sections for each of our entries in the directory are reproduced below: “A.A. Thornton & Co. maintains its position among the elite… Read more »
Who’s Who Legal: Patents 2016 Nominations
We are delighted to announce that Partners of the firm, Ian Gill and Craig Turner, have been nominated for inclusion in the publication, Who’s Who Legal: Patents 2016 (wwwwhoswholegal.com). Nominees for the publication are selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only specialists who have met… Read more »
The UK is leaving the European Union…so what now for IP rights in Europe?
On 23 June 2016, the UK carried out a referendum on its membership of the European Union (EU), and the public’s decision was that the UK should leave the EU. This note is to answer some of the initial questions that arise. The first point to note is that no urgent action is needed. The… Read more »
A.A. Thornton & Co. expand their service offering and welcome former Bird & Bird Solicitor Geoff Hussey into Partnership
The Partners of A.A. Thornton & Co. are delighted to announce the appointment of Geoff Hussey, Solicitor, who recently joined the firm as a Partner.
A.A. Thornton & Co. recommended in the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2016
Ian Gill and Vanessa Lawrence, Partners and Registered Trademark Attorneys, are recommended in the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2016.
Legal 500 2015 – the results are in…
The Legal 500 UK 2015 has once again recommended A.A. Thornton & Co. as a ‘Leading Firm’ for Trade Marks and ‘Top Tier’ for Patents.
A.A. Thornton & Co. announce promotions for Nikesh Patel and Louise Foster
A.A. Thornton & Co. announce promotions for Nikesh Patel to Associate Patent Attorney and Louise Foster to Principal Trade Mark Attorney.
A.A. Thornton & Co. sponsor record-breaking children’s charity event
On Saturday 6 June, A.A. Thornton & Co. sponsored and took part in the Toy Trust Big Thames Challenge, raising a record-breaking £205,000 for UK based child mobility charities.
Vanessa Lawrence is recommended in the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2015
Vanessa Lawrence, Partner and Registered Trade Mark Attorney is recommended in the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2015.