Intellectual Property
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Scotland (Bar)
Band 1
Contact number
(0131) 226 2881Chambers Review
Axiom Advocates in Scotland is home to talented advocates who are able to handle the full spread of intellectual property work. The team's areas of particular strength include patent actions, in which they have represented leading pharmaceutical companies. They are also instructed in trade mark, passing-off and licensing disputes, as well as breach of confidence claims. Recent instructions include representing the Weatherford group in a long-running dispute with iiiTec regarding assorted patent licences in the oil industry. One interviewee reports: "They have the best line-up of Scottish Advocates at the Scottish Bar by some distance."
Lesley Flynn is practice manager.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are extremely responsive and proactive."
"The clerks are responsive to queries and provide a very good level of service, in my experience."
"They are extremely responsive and proactive."
"The clerks are responsive to queries and provide a very good level of service, in my experience."
Notable Practitioners
Roisin Higgins KC is widely respected for her broad expertise and adroit handling of complex IP disputes. She is instructed by clients from the oil and gas and manufacturing industries, among others. She commonly appears in the Outer and Inner Houses of the Court of Session.
"Rosie is simply the best IP lawyer at the Scottish Bar. She is peerless in her knowledge, with a calm and assured style of advocacy."
Paul O'Brien KC is well regarded for his technical expertise and breadth of knowledge. He advises on the full spectrum of IP mandates, including trade mark, licensing and copyright matters.
"Paul is easily one of the most knowledgeable advocates in the Scottish bar for IP issues."