Denise McFarland

Practice Areas

All aspects of intellectual property - including 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 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 in Law - 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 (such as CITMA Review and New Law Journal ) and Cambridge College 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.