I am a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney with over twenty six years' experience advising clients on trade mark and IP matters. I am listed as a recommended expert in the World Trade Mark Review 1000 - The World's Leading Trade Mark Professional) Directory and an "IP Star" in the global Managing Intellectual Property Directory. I was the only Scottish practitioner listed as one of the Top 250 Women in IP for 2023 by Managing been IP, and only one of two Scottish practitioners listed in 2024. I am very proud to have been listed again in 2025 and 2026.

I specialise in all aspects of trade mark law and advise clients across a diverse range of sectors on availability, filing, prosecution, enforcement, assignment and opposition and cancellation proceedings. I have particular expertise in advising on dispute resolution of contentious matters, particularly on settlement and co-existence agreements, as well as international brand strategy.


Specialism

  • Company names
  • Copyright
  • Domain names
  • Geographical indications
  • Trade marks