Jerome Gilson
Encyclopedia
Jerome Gilson is an American trademark
lawyer
and author
of a multivolume treatise
on trademark
law.
In 1952, he graduated from the University of Missouri
, and served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1955. He graduated from the Northwestern University School of Law
in 1958.
He is married to author Jamie Gilson
and has three adult children, Tom, Matthew and Anne. He lives in a suburb of Chicago
.
When asked in an interview by the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice
, "If a genie offered you three wishes, what would they be?" Gilson replied: "Performing the piano part in Schubert's 'Trout Quintet,' consistency in my first serve, and sufficient moxie to keep up with my six energetic grandchildren."
law firm Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione since 1963. He has been a name partner since 1983.
From 1988 to 1993, Gilson was an Advisor on the American Law Institute
project that led to the publication of the Restatement (Third) of the Law of Unfair Competition.
Gilson served on the Board of Directors of the International Trademark Association
from 1978 to 1980 and was Counsel to the Association from 1991 to 1994. He also served as Reporter on the International Trademark Association
's Trademark Review Commission from 1984 to 1987. The Commission analyzed federal trademark law, known as the Lanham Act
, and its work led to the enactment of the Trademark Law Revision Act of 1988. Gilson assisted in drafting the legislation and testified on it before the United States Congress
.
Gilson has authored or co-authored numerous scholarly articles on trademark law on topics including zombie trademarks, nontraditional trademarks and the Madrid Protocol.
magazine.
In 2007, Gilson was inducted into the IP Hall of Fame, sponsored by Intellectual Asset Management
magazine.
In 2003, Gilson was ranked one of the top five U.S. trademark practitioners in Euromoney magazine's Best of the Best Expert Guide, receiving the most votes nationwide.
Gilson and his daughter, Anne Gilson LaLonde, have received four Burton Awards for Legal Achievement
, in 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2011, for articles they co-authored.
In 2001, the International Trademark Association
bestowed on Gilson the President's Award for Dedicated and Distinguished Service. The Association gave Gilson the award because he "was a member of the U.S. Trademark Review Commission and served as its reporter. The Commission's work culminated in the Trademark Law Revision Act of 1988, changing the landscape of U.S. trademark law and practice."
In 1998, Gilson was named the top trademark practitioner in the world by Managing Intellectual Property
magazine, based on an international survey of attorneys.
Trademark
A trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or...
lawyer
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
and author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
of a multivolume treatise
Treatise
A treatise is a formal and systematic written discourse on some subject, generally longer and treating it in greater depth than an essay, and more concerned with investigating or exposing the principles of the subject.-Noteworthy treatises:...
on trademark
Trademark
A trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or...
law.
Life
Jerome Gilson was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 12, 1931.In 1952, he graduated from the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
, and served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1955. He graduated from the Northwestern University School of Law
Northwestern University School of Law
The Northwestern University School of Law is a private American law school in Chicago, Illinois. The law school was founded in 1859 as the Union College of Law of the Old University of Chicago. The first law school established in Chicago, it became jointly controlled by Northwestern University in...
in 1958.
He is married to author Jamie Gilson
Jamie Gilson
Jamie Gilson is an American author of twenty children’s books. Explaining her approach to writing, Gilson says, “I watch what kids are doing and write stories based on what I see.”- Life:...
and has three adult children, Tom, Matthew and Anne. He lives in a suburb of Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
.
When asked in an interview by the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice
Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice
The Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice is a monthly peer-reviewed law journal covering intellectual property law and practice, published by the Oxford University Press. The journal has been published since November 2005. The editor is Jeremy Phillips ....
, "If a genie offered you three wishes, what would they be?" Gilson replied: "Performing the piano part in Schubert's 'Trout Quintet,' consistency in my first serve, and sufficient moxie to keep up with my six energetic grandchildren."
Career
Gilson has practiced trademark law with the ChicagoChicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
law firm Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione since 1963. He has been a name partner since 1983.
From 1988 to 1993, Gilson was an Advisor on the American Law Institute
American Law Institute
The American Law Institute was established in 1923 to promote the clarification and simplification of American common law and its adaptation to changing social needs. The ALI drafts, approves, and publishes Restatements of the Law, Principles of the Law, model codes, and other proposals for law...
project that led to the publication of the Restatement (Third) of the Law of Unfair Competition.
Gilson served on the Board of Directors of the International Trademark Association
International Trademark Association
The International Trademark Association is a worldwide not-for-profit association of member companies and firms that supports and advances trademarks and intellectual property as elements of fair and effective global commerce.- History :...
from 1978 to 1980 and was Counsel to the Association from 1991 to 1994. He also served as Reporter on the International Trademark Association
International Trademark Association
The International Trademark Association is a worldwide not-for-profit association of member companies and firms that supports and advances trademarks and intellectual property as elements of fair and effective global commerce.- History :...
's Trademark Review Commission from 1984 to 1987. The Commission analyzed federal trademark law, known as the Lanham Act
Lanham Act
The Lanham Act is a piece of legislation that contains the federal statutes of trademark law in the United States. The Act prohibits a number of activities, including trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and false advertising.-History:Named for Representative Fritz G...
, and its work led to the enactment of the Trademark Law Revision Act of 1988. Gilson assisted in drafting the legislation and testified on it before the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
.
Books and Articles
Matthew Bender & Co. began publishing Gilson's regularly updated treatise Trade-Mark Protection and Practice in 1974. The treatise was renamed Gilson on Trademarks in 2007. Gilson authored the treatise from 1974 to 2005, after which he became a collaborator on the treatise with his daughter, Anne Gilson LaLonde, who took over authorship. The treatise is now ten volumes.Gilson has authored or co-authored numerous scholarly articles on trademark law on topics including zombie trademarks, nontraditional trademarks and the Madrid Protocol.
Acclaim
In 2008, Gilson received an award for Outstanding Achievement in IP - Law Firm Practice, given by Managing Intellectual PropertyManaging Intellectual Property
Managing Intellectual Property is a monthly magazine published in English and specializes in intellectual property. It was founded in 1990 and claims to have more than 10,000 readers. MIP is part of the Euromoney Legal Media Group. Jeremy Phillips launched the magazine and sold it to Euromoney...
magazine.
In 2007, Gilson was inducted into the IP Hall of Fame, sponsored by Intellectual Asset Management
Intellectual Asset Management
Intellectual Asset Management magazine is a bimonthly magazine published in English and focused on "intellectual property from a business point of view". Its publisher is Globe White Page Ltd, and its editorial board includes former Corporate VP for IP at Microsoft, Marshall Phelps. Its tagline...
magazine.
In 2003, Gilson was ranked one of the top five U.S. trademark practitioners in Euromoney magazine's Best of the Best Expert Guide, receiving the most votes nationwide.
Gilson and his daughter, Anne Gilson LaLonde, have received four Burton Awards for Legal Achievement
Burton Awards for Legal Achievement
Nature of the Burton Awards: The awards program is designed to reward major achievements in the law ranging from literary awards to the greatest reform in law. The awards are selected, generally, by professors from Harvard Law School, the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and the University of...
, in 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2011, for articles they co-authored.
In 2001, the International Trademark Association
International Trademark Association
The International Trademark Association is a worldwide not-for-profit association of member companies and firms that supports and advances trademarks and intellectual property as elements of fair and effective global commerce.- History :...
bestowed on Gilson the President's Award for Dedicated and Distinguished Service. The Association gave Gilson the award because he "was a member of the U.S. Trademark Review Commission and served as its reporter. The Commission's work culminated in the Trademark Law Revision Act of 1988, changing the landscape of U.S. trademark law and practice."
In 1998, Gilson was named the top trademark practitioner in the world by Managing Intellectual Property
Managing Intellectual Property
Managing Intellectual Property is a monthly magazine published in English and specializes in intellectual property. It was founded in 1990 and claims to have more than 10,000 readers. MIP is part of the Euromoney Legal Media Group. Jeremy Phillips launched the magazine and sold it to Euromoney...
magazine, based on an international survey of attorneys.