Trade marks, patents, designs and copyright.

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.

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