JUNIOR PROFILE

Denise McFarland

UK Bar 2026

Three New Square IP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property

London (Bar)

29 years ranked

About

Provided by Three New Square IP

Practice Areas

All aspects of intellectual property law - including copyright & designs, trademarks, patents, passing off, entitlement, know-how, confidential information, franchises and licensing.

Qualified, experienced, and well regarded as a Mediator and Arbitrator and in all types of ADR covering all areas of IP & general commercial law. Experienced in sitting on professional conduct panels, and as a court appointed Examiner for US Deposition Hearings taking place in the UK.

Career

BA and MA (Law Tripos) - Cambridge University ( 1983-86) called to the Bar (Inner Temple) (1987) Trained (CEDR) & Qualified as a mediator 2000-2001. Founding member of The Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (TIPLO) and former professional examiner for ITMA and CIPA qualifying examinations. 2020 – to date – Part Time Teaching IP Law at Cambridge University. 2023 Appointed Joint Head of Chambers Three New Square IP Chambers.

Professional Memberships

Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA), Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), Chancery Bar Association, Intellectual Property Bar Association, Women's Bar Association.

Publications

Regular Contributions to Professional Journals and Cambridge University Publications.

Personal

Charity Trustee Work & Fundraiser for several UK & Overseas Charities. Participant and Sponsor of various Mentoring Schemes for Students and Young Adults, Qualified riding instructor and keen on all equine pursuits. Previously worked as TV and radio presenter.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Intellectual Property - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Denise McFarland is known for her client-facing skills and responsiveness, as well as her courtroom prowess. She is noted for her work on anti-counterfeiting actions and trade mark infringement claims. She has additional experience advising on patent invalidation actions and mediations. Other areas of expertise include parallel imports.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She is a trusted source of top-class advice who we return to again and again. She has real strength in trade marks.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
Denise McFarland has encyclopedic knowledge and a very good success rate. She has a fantastic manner with clients, but is extremely direct and aggressive in opposition proceedings when you need it.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
Her client service is consistently excellent. She combines her deep legal knowledge with strong commercial awareness, offering strategic advice that offers real value.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar