Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Intellectual Property, Trade Marks

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.

Where trained: Manches LLPYear qualified: 2006Year made partner in present firm: 2016

French, Romanian

The Law Society, The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA), The Bucharest Bar Association, The International Trademarks Association (INTA) and MARQUES’ International Trademark Law and Practice Team.

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