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AA Thornton Offices

AA Thornton
Octagon Point
5 Cheapside
LONDON
EC2V 6AA
England
Visit website 020 7405 4044 020 7405 3580

Ian Gill

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020 7440 6841 isg@aathornton.com

Work Department

Trade marks, patents, designs and copyright.

Position

Ian Gill has been a partner since 2001.  With over 20 years in the field, Ian specialises in contentious and non-contentious issues relating to trade marks and design. Ian’s technical expertise spans the full spectrum of intellectual property law, including trade marks, registered designs and patents. The bulk of his work relates to trade mark prosecution and enforcement, including related issues such as intellectual property portfolio management and domain name dispute resolution proceedings.

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

Ian also leads the firm’s systems group, who are responsible for IT hardware and software, including the specialist IP software systems that support the smooth and efficient running of the firm.

Career

Joined A.A. Thornton & Co. 1994; partner 2001. Professional qualifications include: registered trade mark attorney, European trade mark attorney, chartered patent attorney and European patent attorney.

Memberships

Chartered Patent Attorneys (CIPA); Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA); International Trade Mark Association (INTA); International federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI); Pharmaceutical Trade Mark Group (PTMG).

Education

Bristol University (B Eng Aeronautical Engineering); Queen Mary and Westfield College, London University (MSc IP law).

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Trade mark attorneys

(Leading Individuals)

Ian Gill – AA Thornton

AA Thornton’s ‘first-class team’ provides UK-based companies and international clients with advice on global trade mark portfolio management, which encompasses filing and prosecuting applications, contentious mandates such as cancellations, oppositions, and enforcement proceedings, and appeals. Co-practice head Ian Gill is praised for combining his ‘in-depth knowledge of trade mark law with outstanding business acumen’, and he leads the team alongside the recently promoted and ‘very efficient’ Sarah Darby. Senior associate Sarah Neil handles large IP portfolios, and Louise Foster supports clients in the manufacturing, publishing, and retail industries. September 2022 saw the arrival of Lucy Pope from HGF Limited, while Rachel Havard departed to join Two IP.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design

Acting across a wide spectrum of sectors, AA Thornton advises clients on issues ranging from joint ventures to licensing deals, with a rise in digital assets, rights and AI-related matters. Co-lead Geoff Hussey assists on ownership structures and licensing mandates, with demonstrable experience in managing breach of contract disputes. Strengthening the firm’s offering is fellow co-leads Ian Gill and Sarah Darby, while Daniel Byrne is noted for his expertise in the realm of litigation. Lucy Pope joined from HGF Law in September 2022.

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