IP Patent Law Firm of the Year in England / Design Law Firm of the Year in England Wilson Gunn Michael Douglas Partner Tel: +44 (0)161 827 9400 michael.douglas@wilsongunn.com www.wilsongunn.com
experienced in designs and trade marks and handles a broad range of IP work. Wilson Gunn is a leading firm of patent and trade mark attorneys, with offices in Wilson Gunn acts for a diverse range of clients, including multinational Manchester, Birmingham, Chesterfield and London. It was established in Manchester in 1864 – making it one of the UK’s oldest firms of patent and trade mark attorneys – corporations, SMEs, research institutions and entrepreneurial individuals. As intellectual property experts, the firm also advises and assists other professionand has since grown into a national firm with a strong reputation for quality. als, including solicitors, accountants and consultants. Unlawful use of technology, innovations and other intellectual property The firm’s attorneys provide strategic advice across all aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. They are knowl- is becoming increasingly common across the world. This can be combated edgeable and experienced in handling patent work in all technical disciplines. The with robust intellectual property rights. Dr Douglas noted: “Our advice is always commercially focused. We see infirm recognises that providing a high level of service in rapidly advancing areas of tellectual property very much as a tool which can be used in a variety of ways technology demands a thorough grasp of the technical subject matter and this is to obtain a commercial advantage and always aim to ensure that our clients reflected in the qualifications and experience of its attorneys. are obtaining the maximum advantage from their rights. We deal with the Wilson Gunn is active across all industry sectors, and its attorneys handle complexity [of IP law] leaving our clients with clear decisions to make, saving a broad range of cutting-edge technologies. They have particular expertise in them time and allowing them to get on with running their business.” the automotive, food technology, packaging, construction, gaming, healthcare, Intellectual property rights are territorial in nature. Therefore Wilson textiles and filtration sectors. Michael Douglas, Wilson Gunn partner, commented: “We are experts in secur- Gunn has always worked on an international level in securing and enforcing clients’ rights around the world. This has never been more important than ing, maintaining and enforcing protection for inventions, designs and trade in today’s globalised economy, with overseas markets key to most clients. marks. We have a proven track record of showing businesses how to get the Based on its detailed knowledge and experience in securing and managmost out of their intellectual property.” Dr Douglas joined Wilson Gunn as a trainee in 1999, having initially worked in clini- ing intellectual property rights globally, the firm is able to deliver strategic advice to ensure that clients have the appropriate coverage. cal research after completing a Ph.D. in immunology. He qualified as a patent attorney “As we approach our 150th anniversary, we look forward to helping our and became a partner of the firm in 2007. Regarding patents, he specialises in protecting inventions in the fields of medicine and biotechnology. Dr Douglas is also qualified and clients address new challenges, and seeing them grow and prosper.”
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