Henry Ward
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 2 : Intellectual Property
Band 2
About
Provided by Henry Ward
Practice Areas
Barrister specialising in intellectual property law. Notable recent cases include: Mitsubishi/Sisvel v Archos & others (patent/FRAND; telecoms), Kwikbolt v Airbus (patent; aerospace industry), Allied Bakeries v Warburtons (passing off; bread) Conversant v Huawei (patent/FRAND; telecoms); Allergan v Aspire/Accord (patent; pharmaceuticals); Resman v Tracerco (patent; oilfield tracing), Cantel v Arc (patent; registered and unregistered designs), Neptune v DeVOL (design right; kitchens); Focus v Novartis (patent; pharmaceuticals); Napp v Sandoz (patent; pharmaceuticals); Unwired Planet v Google & Samsung (patent; telecoms); Good Technology v MobileIron (patent; telecoms); (Flynn v DrugsRus (trade mark parallel imports; pharmaceuticals); CGTL v Velocys (patent; Fischer Tropsch processing); Nampak v Alpla(patent; packaging); Rovi v Virgin (patent; set-top boxes); Doosan v Babcock (trade mark; nuclear power); Virgin v Premium etc (HC, CA and SC)(patent; aircraft seating) Henry's practice covers a broad range of Intellectual Property disputes, and although he has a focus on patents (including both pharmaceutical and telecoms) he also has wide experience of other areas of IP. He has experience of litigation at all levels from the IPO to the Supreme Court.
Career
Educated at Ellesmere College, and Emmanuel College, Cambridge 1998, BA(Eng). Queen’s Gurkha Engineers. Called 2000 - Middle Temple.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Henry Ward is an impressive barrister highlighted for his realistic and commercial advice and his innovative approach to IP litigation. He is recognised for his skill in patent infringement and invalidation claims in the telecommunications, pharmaceutical and engineering sectors. He has also appeared in parallel import and trade mark disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Henry is really good at seeing the bigger picture and being a team player."
"He is a strong and capable advocate in difficult hearings."
"Henry is an astute and tactically excellent barrister."
"Henry is really good at seeing the bigger picture and being a team player."
"He is a strong and capable advocate in difficult hearings."
"Henry is an astute and tactically excellent barrister."
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