Hugo Cuddigan KC

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Intellectual Property

London (Bar)

23 Years Ranked

Band 2

Media & Entertainment

London (Bar)

12 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Hugo Cuddigan KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Hugo practices in all areas of intellectual property law and also has experience in general commercial, media, IT and European competition law. He has appeared in the House of Lords, the Court of Appeal, the Patents Court, the Technology and Construction Court and other branches of the High Court.

He is experienced in representing musicians and music and media companies, but also has a unique ability to deal with most intricate patent disputes.

Prior to taking Silk in 2015, Hugo’s logical approach to advocacy combined with his engineering background resulted in his being a much sought-after junior. His reputation as a skilled advocate was echoed at the 2011 Chambers and Partners Bar Awards where Hugo received the award for “IP/IT Junior of the Year”.

Hugo was one of the three Chambers & Partners nominees for the IP/IT Silk of the Year award in 2020.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Intellectual Property - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Hugo Cuddigan KC is a commercially minded silk distinguished for his tactical ability, work ethic and user-friendliness. He is comfortable handling litigation involving pharmaceutical, mechanical and hi-tech patents. He has acted in high-profile trade mark infringement cases. He provides effective representation in IPEC and Court of Appeal proceedings and is experienced in EU matters, including contested Community design rights.

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Media & Entertainment - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Hugo Cuddigan KC of 11 South Square is an IP specialist with expertise in all aspects of intellectual property law, including copyright and trade mark matters. He has a wealth of experience representing music industry clients in complex copyright disputes and brand protection cases. He also has experience appearing before all levels of the UK court system, up to and including the Supreme Court.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Hugo is an astute listener and a very strategic thinker. He applies his mind to the most complex of problems in a logical and clear manner.