Combining ‘a local feel with the benefit of world-class experience’, the intellectual property group at Thorntons Law LLP is active across a broad range of sectors including higher education, research, life sciences, sport and technology. Practice head Liam McMonagle has two decades of experience advising on all aspects of IP protection and commercialisation, with a particular strength in gambling, cybersecurity and entertainment. Alistair Lang, whose practice focuses heavily on the technology and SME sectors, is adept when it comes to international trade mark actions and related negotiations. The firm’s managing partner Lesley Larg handles a steady stream of advisory work, covering cross-border licensing arrangements, brand protection and funding negotiations. Loretta Maxfield has experience of advising a variety of clients from small start-ups to large multinational companies, while legal director Kirsty Stewart heads the in-house trade marks agency.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The Thorntons team brings a local feel to the relationship, with the benefit of world-class experience and capability.’
‘They provide specialist advice relating to the golf industry.’
Key clients
- The James Hutton Institute
- University of Stirling
Work highlights
- Advising St Andrews Links Limited in respect of its worldwide branding and trade mark licensing strategy.
- Advising David Austin Roses in relation to the enforcement of a portfolio of intellectual property rights, including registered and unregistered trade marks, and registered plant variety rights.