Kirsty joined Thorntons IP, Technology and Media team after successfully completing a Traineeship with the firm.
Working closely with Lesley Larg, Alistair Lang and Liam McMonagle, Kirsty deals with a wide range of IP matters and also has an interest in compliance issues such as data protection and freedom of information.
Kirsty is currently assisting a variety of clients in ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Kirsty is undertaking a part time secondment at a world class research institute, assisting the research office with all aspects of their commercial contracts and information governance.
Kirsty is also heavily involved in the team’s early stage/high growth sector, working with a wide variety of new and growing companies to assist with securing investment and ensuring that the company’s intellectual property assets are adequately protected.
Kirsty Stewart's Blog Entries
Who owns the trade mark 'PINTEREST'
The Board of Appeal at the European Trade Mark Office disagrees with the decision that social media site, Pinterest doesn't own the trade…
Posted on 12th March 2015
Are 1984-style two-way TV's coming to get us?
As technology advances concerns are often raised about user privacy and data protection. Smart TV's with voice command features have become…
Posted on 12th February 2015
Are 1984-style two-way TV's coming to get us?
As technology advances concerns are often raised about user privacy and data protection. Smart TV's with voice command features have become…
Posted on 12th February 2015