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Elliott J. Thornton is the founding Head Lawyer and Managing Director of West Bridge Legal, a premier Australian law firm specializing in intellectual property, business law, and commercial litigation. With over 18 years of distinguished legal experience, Elliott has built a reputation as one of Australia’s leading experts in protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights for businesses across a broad spectrum of industries.

Elliott graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (First Class Honours) from the University of Melbourne in 2004. He then completed a Master of Laws (LLM) with a focus on Intellectual Property and Commercial Law at the University of Sydney in 2007. Admitted to practice in the High Court of Australia, Elliott began his legal career at a top-tier firm, honing his expertise in corporate and intellectual property disputes.

Elliott’s core practice areas include:

• Trademark Protection and Enforcement: Advising clients on complex trademark disputes, infringement claims, and international registrations.
• Commercial Litigation: Representing businesses in high-stakes disputes, contract breaches, and shareholder disagreements.
• Business Law Advisory: Providing strategic legal counsel to startups, SMEs, and multinational corporations on regulatory compliance, contracts, and intellectual property strategies.

• Successfully defended a $5 million intellectual property infringement case, preserving his client’s market position.
• Spearheaded trademark registration portfolios for over 500 Australian and international businesses, ensuring robust brand protection.
• Recognized as a Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer by the Australian Legal Journal for four consecutive years (2018–2022).

• Law Society of New South Wales
• Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)
• Australian Corporate Lawyers Association

Elliott is dedicated to delivering unparalleled legal services with precision, integrity, and a client-first approach. His meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of Australian law make him a trusted advocate for his clients’ business interests.

When not in the courtroom, Elliott frequently speaks at industry conferences and writes for leading legal publications on emerging trends in intellectual property and commercial law.