Gavin Stenton
Intellectual property, trade marks, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
- Phone01865 722106
- Email[email protected]
Work Department
Intellectual Property, Trade Marks
Position
Gavin is a dual-qualified solicitor and chartered trade mark attorney, working between Penningtons Manches' Oxford and London offices.
He is a trade mark, designs and brand protection specialist, advising brand owners in a wide range of industry sectors including fashion, retail, sport, drinks, education, publishing, IT, biotech and professional services.
Gavin handles all aspects of trade mark and design filing, prosecution and enforcement, and is regularly involved in complex, multi-jurisdictional filing programmes and cross-border disputes. His practice incorporates all elements of trade mark and design portfolio management, advice to brand owners on the registerability and availability of their brands, and conflict resolution through opposition, cancellation and/or infringement proceedings. He also advises brand owners on the proper usage and commercial exploitation of their brands as well as on the acquisition of third party brands and related due diligence.
Education
Main secondary school attended: Magdalen College School, Oxford
Universities and colleges attended:University of Kent: LLB, English and French Law; 1999 – 2003
Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I): Licence, Droit francais; 2001 – 2002
Oxford Institute of Legal Practice: Legal Practice Course (LPC); 2003 – 2004
University of Bristol: Post-Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice; 2008 – 2009
Queen Mary, University of London: Post-Graduate Diploma in Trade Mark Law and Practice; 2010 – 2011