Profile
Gemma Williams
Associate / Southampton
Practice & Professional Experience
Prior to joining D Young & Co in 2007, Gemma had professional experience working in-house for BP plc’s Group Trade Marks Department. Gemma became an Associate in D Young & Co in 2009.
Gemma’s main area of expertise is trade marks, focussing on all aspects of trade marks including clearance searches, new filings, and prosecution matters such as oppositions, cancellation actions, and infringement opinions. Gemma also handles assignments, changes of name and designs.
Gemma’s client portfolio is varied as she acts for both multinational corporations as well as smaller, start-up businesses in many industry sectors, including beverages, consumer products, chefs, restaurants, automobile and financial services.
Gemma travels regularly to the US, attending conferences and meeting with clients.
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Legal Studies, University of Greenwich, London.
Registered Trade Mark Attorney 2009.
European Trade Mark Attorney 2009.
European Design Attorney 2009.
Memberships
Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA).
International Trade Mark Association (INTA).
