GARY  WILSON

He has advised clients on numerous technologies including medical devices, polymer materials, fabric related technology, new drugs, drug delivery, chemical synthesis, cosmetics, catalysis, petrochemicals, semiconductors, fuel cells, solar cells, optics, nanotechnology and renewable energy.

 

Gary provides commercially focussed advice to a range of organisations including international blue chip companies, universities, government-funded organisations, R&D groups, Venture capitalists and SME’s. This has included advising on all aspects of patent filing strategies, freedom to operate, infringement and validity matters, due diligence, licensing issues and enforcement of patent rights. 

He is experienced in drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications worldwide. He also regularly represents clients in Opposition and Appeal Proceedings at the European Patent Office and is qualified to act before OHIM. He also has particular experience in advising on design matters and managing worldwide design portfolios. 

Gary was educated in Ayrshire, Scotland and then went on to graduate from the University of Glasgow with a first class honours degree and doctorate in Chemistry. He was also awarded the Joseph Black Medal in Chemistry. Gary also studied Intellectual Property Law at Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London.

He joined HGF in 2007 to open the firm’s first Scottish office, based in Glasgow.