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Venner Shipley LLP Offices
200 Aldersgate
EC1A 4HD
England
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Ian Gill
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 Venner Shipley in 2024, following the combination of A.A. Thornton and Venner Shipley. 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 partners)Venner Shipley LLP boasts a broad client base that encompasses FTSE100 companies, global corporations, SMEs, and start-ups, and the team is well equipped to advise them on filing, protection, and enforcement strategies. Additionally, the practice is active in trade mark opposition, cancellation, appeal proceedings, and litigation before the UKIPO and EPO. Tunbridge Wells-based Clare Turnbull sits at the helm of the practice and is experienced in contentious matters surrounding complex issues of ownership. Fluent in French, David Birchall in London has notable expertise in working with foreign attorneys regarding registrations and prosecutions in other countries. Another key name is Yoann Rousseau, who is skilled in the management and organisation of IP portfolios. Following the merger with legacy firm AA Thornton, the firm has acquired a number of new lawyers. Key names to note include Sarah Darby, who manages global trade mark portfolios of high-profile brands, as does dual-qualified trade mark and patent attorney Ian Gill. Sarah Neil is also recommended.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading partners London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Trade mark attorneys
- PATMA: Trade mark attorneys London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms)