SILK PROFILE

James Abrahams KC

UK Bar 2026

8 New Square

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property

London (Bar)

23 years ranked

About

Provided by 8 New Square

UK Bar

Practice Areas

James Abrahams KC is a leading silk in patent litigation and all other areas of intellectual property law.

He has wide experience in all areas of IP, including patents, trade marks and passing off, copyright, designs and confidential information.

James is particularly well-known for his work in high-tech patent litigation, in fields such as telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, advanced medical devices and engineering. Clients particularly appreciate his strategic focus on their business objectives, whether by litigation or otherwise.

For further details and a list of recent cases, see www.8newsquare.co.uk/barrister/james-abrahams

Career

Born 1974. Educated Bournemouth School, St Anne's College, Oxford (1995 BA Law, 1996 BCL). Called to the Bar of England & Wales 1997 (GI), KC 2016, called to the Bar of Ireland 2021.

Professional Memberships

IPBA, CBA.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Intellectual Property - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

James Abrahams KC is commended for his extremely efficient, tenacious and forthright advocacy and the depth of his experience acting in TMT patent litigation. He is also experienced assisting with trade mark infringement and database rights disputes. His recent activity includes pharmaceutical patent injunction proceedings, and his patent expertise extends to various other industries including manufacturing and shipping.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I have been incredibly impressed with him. He was really excellent. He is very good under pressure and willing to persuade a court that starts out completely against him.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
James Abrahams KC is someone you want on your side for a fight. He puts the case across forcefully and is a really strong advocate.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
James is very good on his feet.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar