JUNIOR PROFILE

Benjamin Longstaff

UK Bar 2026

Hogarth Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Career

After finishing a mathematics degree at Pembroke College, Oxford, Ben spent seven years as a senior subeditor and contributor at New Scientist magazine. His wide experience of all areas of science, from the quantum to the cosmological, provided a great springboard for a move to the IP Bar.

Ben practises in all fields of intellectual property. His mathematical background is particularly applicable to highly technical subject matter such as electronics and telecoms patents. He has appeared in the Court of Appeal and CJEU, and regularly represents clients in the High Court, including the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, as well as at the UKIPO at first instance and on appeals.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Intellectual Property - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Benjamin Longstaff is a respected barrister with a strong reputation for trade mark disputes including passing-off claims and EUIPO registration appeals. He is also noted for his presence in high-value patent infringement proceedings involving electronics and medical device companies. His strong capabilities in these fields are informed by his previous career in scientific journalism.

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Strengths

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He is very approachable and clear in his advice. He takes the time to think around the issues and follow through lines of enquiry, which might be overlooked. He is very good on details.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
We have increasingly relied on him as a senior junior. He works very well with our team, and we enjoy working along him. He is smart and hard-working.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
Ben is very comfortable with technical subject matters. He has no problem at all with very technical computing cases.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar