Allen C. Turner

Shareholder

Allen began his legal career at TraskBritt starting as a law clerk. He then spent three years in The Netherlands as in-house counsel for Akzo Pharma (later Akzo Nobel) before rejoining TraskBritt, where he is now a Director and Shareholder. His practice involves all areas of IP law, with special emphasis on obtaining patent protection for inventions in the areas of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, vaccines, medical devices, biotech, and other related areas. Allen has participated in litigation in the US and Europe and has extensive experience in conducting due diligence.

Allen was recognized as the 2016 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year Patent Law in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is also regularly listed in Utah’s Legal Elite, IP Stars, IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2016, and Best Lawyers®.

Professional Recognition

Best Lawyers – 2007-2025
Best Lawyers SLC Patent Law Lawyer of the Year – 2016
IP Stars – 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Utah Legal Elite – 2007, 2010, 2011, 2017-2021
Super Lawyers – 2018-2021

Areas of Special Expertise

Coordinating intellectual property protection worldwide for clients to ensure optimal protection
Experienced in license negotiations with and analyzing worldwide patent positions of third parties
International brand protection

Bar Admissions

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Utah Bar

Court Admissions

Utah and U.S. District Court, District of Utah,
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

Community and Professional Organizations

Member, The International Federation of Industrial Property Attorneys (FICPI)
Member, American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property law and section of International Law
Member, ABA Forum Committee on Entertainment and Sports Industries
International Trademark Association