Intellectual Property

Iain Purvis KC is one of the most sought-after silks at the IP Bar, and regarded as an extremely bright and effective barrister who provides adept representation in High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court proceedings. He is well known for his skill in trade mark litigation, and is also recommended for patent disputes involving hi-tech and pharmaceutical companies. His impressive roster of past clients also features household names from various other industries, including entertainment.

Brian Nicholson KC is a razor-sharp and thorough silk recommended for his abilities assisting with hi-tech patent litigation proceedings involving telecommunications companies. His expertise encompasses cases concerning invalidation and infringement actions. His other areas of experience include Community design right disputes and pharmaceutical patent work. Sources highlight his deep knowledge in technology and telecommunications.

Mark Vanhegan KC is a knowledgeable silk highlighted for his mastery of detail in complex cases. He is known for his abilities in handling high-profile TMT patent disputes, and is also fully conversant in claims of design right and trade mark infringement. He has additionally developed a strong practice in the pharmaceutical industry.

Piers Acland KC is a hands-on and very approachable silk, highlighted for his client care skills, his strategic guidance and the quality of his courtroom advocacy, particularly in cross-examination. Interviewees appreciate his superior attention to detail in highly technical cases. He is sought after for his experience representing life sciences companies in high-value patent litigation, including infringement claims and invalidation attempts.

Adam Gamsa is a technically-minded barrister who is prominent in the field of patent infringement claims. He has acted in numerous cases before the Patents Court and the Court of Appeal, and has demonstrated significant expertise in FRAND licensing matters.

Benet Brandreth KC is an efficient, pragmatic and responsive silk recommended for his commercial advice. He enjoys a strong reputation for trade mark and copyright infringement disputes and has recently been active in licensing disputes involving life sciences companies. He also has experience in litigation concerning mechanical patents. He has acted in appellate trade mark-related proceedings in the Supreme Court and in Luxembourg.

Chris Aikens is well liked by instructing solicitors, with a good reputation for IPEC proceedings and contentious design rights matters. He is also noted for his assistance with patent entitlement disputes, Community trade mark infringement claims and allegations of passing off. He has acted on a number of matters that concern the misuse of confidential information. He has also advised in relation to Supreme Court intervention and represented his clients in LCIA arbitration proceedings.

Christopher Hall is highly recommended for design right, copyright and trade mark infringement claims. He is praised for his work in mechanical and electronic patent litigation and frequently assists in the IPEC, Patents Court and appellate courts. He counts multinational giants and household names among the clients he has advised and represented.

Hugo Cuddigan KC is a commercially-minded silk distinguished for his tactical ability, work ethic and user-friendliness. He is comfortable handling litigation involving pharmaceutical, mechanical and hi-tech patents. He has acted in high-profile trade mark infringement cases. He provides effective representation in IPEC and Court of Appeal proceedings and is experienced in EU matters, including contested Community design rights.

Michael Silverleaf KC is an authoritative IP silk renowned for his oral presentation and his tenacious advocacy. He has substantial experience assisting with trade mark and patent litigation matters, including infringement, invalidation, passing-off and Swiss-type medical use claims. He practises in diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals and technology.

Tom Alkin is a quick-thinking and forthright barrister praised for his courtroom presentation and noted for his expertise in IPEC as well as Court of Appeal proceedings. He is particularly effective in patent litigation involving life sciences and technology sector clients, with expertise in revocation and invalidation claims. He also has experience assisting with trade mark invalidation actions, design right infringement claims and royalties disputes.

Anna Edwards-Stuart KC is highlighted for her responsiveness, pragmatic advice and strong written opinion work. She has experience of invalidation and infringement actions relating to patents and trade marks. She is regularly instructed by life sciences companies and draws praise for her work in cases concerning design right infringements. She is an authority on IPEC proceedings.

Kyra Nezami is a particularly adept junior barrister with a technical background in computer science. She is praised for her capabilities in handling technical patent litigation and demonstrates those capabilities with her high-profile caseload acting for various tech giants.

David Ivison is a barrister with a strong scientific background. His broad IP practice encompasses patent claims in the life sciences and TMT spaces, as well as trade mark, passing-off and copyright cases.

Edward Cronan has a reputable patent litigation practice. He is renowned for his strength in handling technically challenging patent cases, representing life sciences and TMT clients.

Mitchell Beebe is a fast-rising junior barrister who has developed substantial experience representing pharmaceutical clients in patent disputes before the UK IPO, EUIPO and other forums. He has a broad intellectual property practice which extends beyond patents to trade marks, designs, copyrights and confidential information.

Kathryn Pickard KC is an impressive IP barrister offering substantial experience acting for medical device, pharmaceutical and engineering companies. Her experience includes instructions in key patent infringement claims and revocation actions, and she has additional expertise in trade mark disputes. She has acted in multiple high-profile appellate proceedings, including before the Supreme Court.