Intellectual Property

Thorntons Law in Dundee is active in a wide range of sectors, with particular expertise in life sciences, information technology and the creative industries. The team represents a significant proportion of Scotland's universities. It advises on all manner of commercial and contentious matters and offers internal trade mark registration and portfolio management services.

"They take the time to understand our business well. Their advice is pragmatic and easy to understand. They are tactical, thorough and swift."

"The team demonstrates hard work, firm negotiation and patience. They are good and responsive specialists."

"I am very happy with them. The price point is good for the expertise and they cover all the areas of expertise we ask of them."

Thorntons Law advised Taylor Snacks on several intellectual property matters, including trade mark applications and acquisitions of intellectual property rights.

Liam McMonagle is head of department at Thorntons Law in Dundee. He handles commercial and contentious IP matters concerning all core rights. He also advises on trade mark prosecution and portfolio management. "Liam understands what is important to us and what isn't, meaning the contract negotiation process is smoother and issues are resolved quickly."

Kirsty Stewart leads the in-house Trade Marks Agency. She focuses in particular on brand management and contentious and non-contentious trade mark matters. "All the work has gone smoothly with Kirsty." "Kirsty has been spot-on. She has strong knowledge of the sector and our business."