Jonathan DC Turner
Barrister
Thirteen Old Square
Lincoln's Inn
London WC2A 3UA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 4445
Fax: +44 (0)20 7841 5825 mail@jonathanturner.com
I have specialised in intellectual property law since commencing practice as a barrister in 1983. I have acted in numerous matters relating to all of the main types of intellectual property. These have included a number of significant cases such as
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Designers Guild v Russell Williams on the distinction between idea and expression in copyright |
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PLG v Ardon on the interpretation of patent claims |
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C&H v Klucznik on design right |
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the Jif Lemon case on visual branding. |
I am frequently instructed in cases relating to the internet, including
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domain name disputes such as fcuk.com, victor888.com, bernardmatthews.co.uk, Arsenalfc.co.uk and KCTS.com |
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copyright claims such as Antiquesportfolio.com v Fitch |
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complaints about misleading content or branding as in Localtel v Greatxcape and Worldonline v Iomart. |
I am a WIPO panelist for domain name disputes.
For further details of the more significant IP cases in which I have acted please click here.
I studied electronics and biochemistry at London University and have handled cases in a variety of technical fields, including oriented polymer nets, polyurethane coatings, statins, IT, vehicle components and farm machinery. I am also the joint author of a paper on acute glaucoma. Further details of my education are set out in my curriculum vitae.
I did a Masters Degree in European Law at Brussels University and I am particularly interested in European aspects of intellectual property law, including the application of competition and free trade rules in this area and the interpretation of harmonising legislation.
My experience as head of IP law at Coopers & Lybrand UK has also given me knowledge of tax, valuation and commercial issues relating to intellectual property.
I have contributed to a number of publications on intellectual property law, in particular on the interface between protection of IP and prohibitions of restraints on free trade and competition. Please click here for details.