Alison Cole

Alison is a senior counsel and Chartered trade mark attorney with over 20 years of experience. Alison heads up the firm's Brand Portfolio Practice and advises clients in all areas of brand protection, including contentious and non-contentious trade mark matters.

Alison has experience across the full spectrum of trade marks, covering trade mark clearance, prosecution, oppositions, settlements and strategic portfolio advice, as well as on design and domain name issues. She also acts in commercial dealings of these rights such as assignments and licensing.

Alison has particular expertise in obtaining protection for unusual trade marks. She advises clients across a range of sectors including in social media, fashion and transport, managing their worldwide trade mark portfolios and protecting their brand. Alison is an active committee member of both CITMA and INTA and a Fashion For Good mentor.