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15 September 2021Alex Baldwin

Lewis Silkin appoints new head of IP

Lewis Silkin has appointed partner Tom Gaunt to lead its expanding IP practice.

Gaunt joined Lewis Silkin in 2019 as a partner as part of the firm’s acquisition of trademark attorney firm Ablett & Stebbing, where he had previously served for nine years.

He will replace Dominic Farnsworth in the new role, who the firm said was responsible for the “significant expansion” of the firm’s IP practice. Farnsworth will remain a member of the firm’s IP “steering group”, according to a statement from the firm.

Giles Crown, joint managing partner at Lewis Silkin, said: “This is an exciting time for the IP practice at Lewis Silkin, which has gone from strength to strength with Dominic’s guidance in recent years and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his vision, dedication and contribution which has helped establish a truly compelling IP offering for our clients. I am excited for the practice to be taking the next step now under Tom’s leadership.

“We’re increasingly seeing that clients want to use us as a one-stop-shop to satisfy a range of legal and advisory needs, so we’re investing in our teams to make sure we’re always one step ahead and continue to offer best-in-class services.”

Gaunt’s practice focuses on handling mechanical, electrical and software patents, encompassing European opposition hearings and infringement matters as well as patent and registered design filings for technical products.

He has worked across a range of markets and technologies, including power systems, medical devices, software and green technology.

Gaunt said: “It’s been an exciting journey contributing to the firm’s IP practice as we continue to strive forward and establish ourselves as the market-leading IP service.

“Our goal is always to help businesses use their IP assets, whether patents or trademarks, to capitalise on their expertise, open new markets and discover new opportunities. With global innovation accelerating by the day and new technologies continuously emerging, the possibilities are huge, and I look forward to continuing the great work of this ambitious practice for our clients.”

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