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Iain Colville

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Iain is an experienced dispute resolution lawyer, who specialises in disputes involving innovation and technology.

Iain Colville is recognised for patent, copyright and trade mark work, especially for his representations in disputes. He provides a great service and fast response time. Iain is a valued contact.

Chambers & Partners 2025

Experience

Most of Iain's work involves disputes which are confidential to the parties. Here are some recent and notable but anonymised examples of his work:

  • Acted in disputes involving former employees and the misuse of confidential information, copyright, database right, trade mark infringement and breach of covenants across many sectors including financial services, technology and manufacturing
  • Acted for supplier managing multiple 'in life' disputes in long-term outsourcing contract
  • Acted for furniture retailer on defence of registered design dispute before product launch
  • Advised major business software resellers in disputes regarding licensing and over-deployment
  • Advised on resolution of data breach for software business
  • Acted in trade mark oppositions for clients in sectors including sports, technology, retail, automotive, and business services
  • Acted for automotive component manufacturer defending trade mark infringement allegations from a major marque
  • Acted in High Court proceedings for groundless threats of trade mark infringement
  • Acted in patent infringement and validity dispute for telecoms installation supplier
  • Acted in domain name disputes before WIPO, for complainants and respondents
  • Acted for professional photographers in copyright infringement claims including Sheldon v Daybrook House [2013] EWPCC 26
  • Acted in sports disciplinary proceedings and disputes over the eligibility and welfare of competitors

Career

Iain read law at the University of Exeter, where he also completed his Diploma in Legal Practice.  He trained with Wright Hassall and qualified in 1999.

Interests

Iain's interests include playing touch rugby, watching full contact rugby, and long walks in the countryside.  He is also a charity trustee at his local Baptist church. 

Meet the team

Meet the team
Shannon Leering Solicitor
Nathan Talbott - Financial Disputes Lawyer
Nathan Talbott Partner - Head of Commercial Litigation
Megan Paine Solicitor