Ian Morris

Profile

Ian is a consultant in the firm’s Intellectual Property team, having retired as a partner in the practice in March 2020.

Areas of Expertise

Ian has over 30 years’ experience in proceedings and dispute resolution. He also advises on registration, identification of rights and licensing.

Ian is the co-author of ‘Morris & Quest – The Modern Law of Design’, Butterworths, 2007.

Major litigation has included House of Spring Gardens v Waite & Others; Lancashire Fires v Lyons; The Oystertec litigation; Russell Williams v Designers Guild; Nova Productions Limited v Mazooma; Ancon v ACS; Folding Attic Stairs; Best Buy v Worldwide Sales; Baker St Clothing v Lacoste and many others.

Ian is also a member of CIPA, LES and TIPLO.

Career

Qualified 1974
Kuits 2005

Recommendations

“He is extremely experienced and very knowledgeable and personable.” – Chambers & Partners 2021

“Ian Morris is vastly experienced, knowledgeable and friendly.” – Legal 500, 2021

Education

Manchester University

Accolades

Chambers & Partners ranked lawyer