SILK PROFILE

Iain Purvis KC

UK Bar 2026

11 South Square

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property

London (Bar)

29 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Iain was appointed as Queens Counsel in 2006 and is now noted as one of the most in demand and successful established silks at the IP Bar. This was echoed at the 2014 and 2020 Chambers and Partners Bar Awards where he received the award for IP/IT Silk of the Year.

He is highly regarded both for his incisive approach to litigation and for his ability to grasp intricate technology with ease. He has a wide-ranging practice which extends from mobile telephony and pharmaceutical patents to musical copyrights and protection of image rights.

Iain is a Deputy High Court Judge, sitting in the Chancery Division including the Patents Court, a Civil Recorder and a Judge of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court. He is an Appointed Person, hearing appeals from decisions of the Trade Marks Registry. He is also a qualified mediator and has been involved in a number of arbitrations both as advocate and arbitrator.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - London (Bar)

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Iain Purvis KC is one of the most sought-after silks at the IP Bar, and regarded as an extremely bright and effective barrister who provides adept representation in High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court proceedings. He is well known for his skill in trade mark litigation, and is also recommended for patent disputes involving hi-tech and pharmaceutical companies. His impressive roster of past clients also features household names from various other industries, including entertainment.

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Strengths

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Iain is superb at seeing a case from the judge's perspective.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
Iain just takes the best points and explains things well to client.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
Iain Purvis KC is at the top of his game. He is considered in his approach and nothing fazes him.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar