Alistair Gay
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys
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About
Provided by Alistair Gay
Practice Areas
Based in the firm’s London office, Alistair is co-head of Keltie's trade mark practice, specialising in trade mark, design and copyright law.
In addition to advising on general trade mark clearance, prosecution and registration matters, Alistair has considerable experience in dealing with enforcement issues and the strategic management of international trade mark portfolios. Much of Alistair's work involves advising clients on the law of infringement and passing off, representing clients in settlement negotiations, opposition, invalidity or revocation proceedings and working with solicitors and overseas counsel in representing clients in litigation matters.
He routinely prepares UK and overseas clearance and filing strategies and IP audits for clients, and has handled many 'due diligence' searches in support of corporate mergers and acquisitions. Alistair has particular expertise in representing clients with trade mark and design interests in the fields of automotives, gaming and gambling, entertainment, computer software and systems, clothing, healthcare and personal care products, finance, insurance and regulatory affairs.
Chambers Review
UK
Alistair Gay is a trade mark and designs expert recommended for all registry and portfolio management processes, and is additionally experienced in litigation support for UK and US claims. His experience includes advising gaming, entertainment and healthcare sector clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alistair Gay is a phenomenal attorney and delivers real results effortlessly."
"Alistair is always helpful and responsive."
"Alistair Gay is a phenomenal attorney and delivers real results effortlessly."
"Alistair is always helpful and responsive."
Articles, highlights and press releases
4 items provided by Keltie LLP
UK Corporation tax U-turn increases the allure of Patent Box scheme
The impending rise in UK corporation tax makes the financial benefits of the Patent Box scheme look even more attractive, and there may now be additional incentive for many innovative and IP-focused companies to give Patent Box greater attention.
Pharmaceutical trade marks - top tips
Choosing a unique trade mark is important in any field; however, the pharmaceutical industry features some unique trade mark challenges.
Where should I file my first patent application?
We are sometimes asked by clients whether it matters in which country we file their first patent application. The simple answer might be – where are you based? But actually the decision can be more nuanced than that.
How do I go about getting a patent?
We take a look at the basic patent process, including how and where to file an initial patent application, what happens after filing, and how to expand your protection overseas.
UK Corporation tax U-turn increases the allure of Patent Box scheme
The impending rise in UK corporation tax makes the financial benefits of the Patent Box scheme look even more attractive, and there may now be additional incentive for many innovative and IP-focused companies to give Patent Box greater attention.
Pharmaceutical trade marks - top tips
Choosing a unique trade mark is important in any field; however, the pharmaceutical industry features some unique trade mark challenges.
Where should I file my first patent application?
We are sometimes asked by clients whether it matters in which country we file their first patent application. The simple answer might be – where are you based? But actually the decision can be more nuanced than that.
How do I go about getting a patent?
We take a look at the basic patent process, including how and where to file an initial patent application, what happens after filing, and how to expand your protection overseas.