Partner | Global Intellectual Property
Julian Thorne
Leading the IP division with strategic foresight, Julian Thorne specializes in protecting global portfolios through sophisticated cross-border legal frameworks. His practice is defined by an uncompromising commitment to safeguarding innovation in highly competitive international trade environments.
Key Specializations
Cross-Border IP Litigation
- Global patent enforcement
- Multi-jurisdictional IP disputes
- Arbitration of technology assets
WTO Trade Compliance
- International IP treaty compliance
- TRIPS agreement advocacy
- Global customs border enforcement
Global Brand Strategy
- International trademark portfolios
- Digital asset protection
- Anti-counterfeiting protocols
Technology Transfer
- Cross-border R&D agreements
- Licensing sophisticated IP
- Trade secret protection strategy
Education & Qualifications
2005 - 2008
University of Oxford, Faculty of Law
Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in International Intellectual Property Law
2003 - 2004
Harvard Law School
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Specialized in Global Trade Dynamics
1999 - 2002
London School of Economics (LSE)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with First Class Honours
Admissions
Professional Qualifications
Admitted to Practice: New York State Bar; Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales; European Patent Office Registered Representative.
Publications & Notable Achievements
Global IP Defense Award (2025)
Recognized for outstanding leadership in multi-jurisdictional intellectual property litigation and portfolio protection strategies for Fortune 500 tech firms.
Cross-Border IP Protocols
Lead author of the definitive treatise on WTO intellectual property compliance, published in the International Law Journal, 2024.
International Trade Representative
Successfully arbitrated a $200M cross-border licensing dispute involving manufacturing patents across four continents, securing unanimous favorable rulings.
Future of Digital Property Rights
Keynote speaker at the Global Legal Summit on the regulatory challenges of AI-generated content and international copyright enforcement.
Global Client Perspectives
"Julian's mastery of intellectual property law provided our firm with the global protection strategy we had been seeking for decades. A truly world-class result."
Alexandre DuPont
Managing Director, LuxTech Interactive
"The precision and clarity Julian brings to complex cross-border IP disputes is unparalleled. He doesn't just manage risk; he secures the future of the brand."
Sophia Sterling
Head of Legal, Geneva Bio-Systems
"Julian operates with a rare blend of tactical aggression and strategic poise. His results in the Asian trade corridors were instrumental to our success."
Kento Yamada
COO, Neo-Tokyo Manufacturing