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John Groom

John Groom

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

John is a media and technology partner in Baker McKenzie's IP and Technology team. In 2020 John was elected to TechUK’s Data Analytics and AI Leadership Committee.

His practice encompasses a broad range of both contentious and non-contentious aspects of IP, Technology and Commercial law, with a particular focus on copyright, digital media, and new technologies. John regularly advises clients on cutting-edge intermediary liability, product counsel, notice and takedown, and music licensing issues. In the technology space, he advises a range of clients on complex artificial intelligence, gaming, digital media and online selling issues. He also advises on a range of consumer, privacy and commercial law issues.

John has led complex copyright litigation in the Copyright Tribunal and in arbitration, as well as commercial litigation in the High Court. He has also assisted with copyright litigation at the Supreme Court and CJEU.

John is heavily involved in the Firm’s tech-focused pro bono work, as well as its social mobility initiatives.

Professional Memberships

Tech UK Data Analytics and AI Leadership Committee

Law Society of England and Wales

AIPPI

Personal

King's College London (Postgraduate Diploma in UK, EU and US Copyright Law) (2015)

College of Law (Legal Practice Course, with distinction) (2011)

College of Law (Graduate Diploma in Law, with distinction) (2010)

Oxford University (MSt History) (2009)

University of Warwick (BA History, (First class honors)) (2008)

College of Law (LLB, (First class honors))

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media - UK-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
John Groom assists high-profile social media platforms with a variety of issues, including intermediary liability, content regulation distribution and music licensing.

Intellectual Property - London (Firms)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

John Groom is highlighted for his deep industry knowledge, particularly in the technology sector and in relation to the use of AI and digital media. He continues to advise on copyright, trade mark, licensing and design rights issues within the UK and EU.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • John Groom is a star attorney; deeply knowledgeable in our business and approach.

    Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social MediaChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • John Groom has a practical and business-oriented mindset.

    Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social MediaChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • John Groom is commercial and pragmatic.

    Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social MediaChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • John's client service and commercial vision is very strong.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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London (Firms)

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