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Intellectual Property

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Intellectual Property - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Serle Court is increasingly prominent in the sphere, developing a reputation among solicitors as "a go-to set for high-quality, complex, intellectual property disputes". The chambers is noted to field a "good mix of expertise at different levels of seniority", and members are involved in an array of significant and high-profile disputes, including copyright, patent and trade mark infringement proceedings, as well as design rights and passing-off claims. Tenants regularly appear in cases before the IPO, IPEC, the High Court and Supreme Court. Recent notable examples of work include representing Aldi in a registered design dispute with Marks & Spencer and acting for EasyGroup in a trade mark infringement case against Easy Live Auction.

Nicholas Hockney and Daniel Wheeler are practice directors.

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Strengths

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  • The set has a highly responsive and user-friendly clerking team.

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  • The clerks are very proactive and deliver excellent client service.

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  • The clerks are very strong. Nick Hockney is a particular standout. He has a deep understanding of the strengths of his available counsel on any given matter.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Edenborough
    Michael Edenborough

    Michael Edenborough

    Michael Edenborough KC is a seasoned silk who is highlighted for his deep expertise in trade mark and copyright law. He has additional expertise in patents and design rights disputes. He is also instructed in cases concerning geographical indications, data protection and moral rights. He operates an impressive practice in EU trade mark appeals to the General Court of the EU.

    • Michael is a class act. Not only does he know IP law and procedure better than most of the IP Bar, but he is also personable and humble, making it very easy to introduce him to high-calibre clients.

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    • Michael is a top performer and a go-to silk here. He has been in some of the top cases. You see his name in the big trade mark cases.

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    • Michael Edenborough KC is hugely experienced on the trade mark side. His input has been great.

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  • Stephanie Wickenden
    Stephanie Wickenden

    Stephanie Wickenden

    Stephanie Wickenden is a well-regarded barrister offering experience in a range of trade mark and design disputes. She regularly acts in infringement and passing-off claims, including those with jurisdictional elements.

    • Stephanie's commercial astuteness makes her an asset to any dispute, coming as it does within the context of her strong academic background and the general quality of her advice and advocacy.

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    • Stephanie Wickenden is an excellent advocate. She is impressive in front of clients and is keenly aware of the commercial context.

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    • Stephanie Wickenden is smart, sensible and has the ability to unlock the most difficult of cases, explaining complex legal arguments in simple, easily digestible pieces.

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  • Adrian De Froment
    Adrian De Froment

    Adrian De Froment

    Adrian De Froment is a talented junior with a broad practice and a growing reputation for handling complex IP disputes. His experience in the area includes patent, trade mark, passing-off and software copyright cases, and he fields additional expertise in trade secrets and confidential information matters.

    • Adrian is a detail-oriented, focused and diligent barrister who provides pragmatic and realistic responses to client or solicitor proposals while never neglecting the client’s stated goal.

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    • Adrian’s attention to detail has been impressive. He was proactive and approachable throughout. Adrian was particularly impressive on his feet and agile with his advocacy.

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    • Adrian's work advising on IP disputes is of the highest quality. Adrian's draft pleadings on complex IP matters stand up to the scrutiny of years of subsequent litigation.

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