JUNIOR PROFILE

Jonathan Hill

UK Bar 2026

8 New Square

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Media & Entertainment

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

Information Technology

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

Intellectual Property

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

About

Provided by 8 New Square

Practice Areas

Barrister specialising in all areas of intellectual property law, including patents, copyright, trade marks, passing off, designs and confidential information, and in IT, media and art law and related areas of commercial law. Recent cases include: SAP v Diageo (enterprise software licensing dispute), Argos v Argos Systems (trade mark dispute regarding online advertising), BAE v Thales (patent for aircraft helmet tracking), Everseal v DMS (patent for sealable mailers); Shanks v Unilever (inventor's claim to fair share of benefit from patent licensing for blood glucose testing); D Jacobson v Crocs (registered designs in Crocs shoes); Blue Gentian v Tristar (validity of patent for expandable hose); Magical Marking v Ware & Kay (professional negligence claim relating to handling of an IP claim); Dirty Dancing Community trade mark (appeal in the ECJ); Quick Draw v GLE (media dispute concerning Michael Jackson tribute concert); Nintendo v Playables (copy-protection circumvention devices); BMS v AB Agri (mill control software).

Career

Studied Physics and Philosophy, Oxford (1st), Awarded Kennedy, Mansfield, Major CPE and Hardwicke scholarships during qualification. Called 2000. Judicial Assistant, Court of Appeal (2002).

Professional Memberships

IP Bar Association; Chancery Bar Association; Lincoln's Inn

Publications

Atkins Court Forms - Patents

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Media & Entertainment - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Hill is noted for his expert representation of media and entertainment companies in contentious matters. His practice has a particular focus on IP matters, including copyright and trade mark infringement cases.

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Information Technology - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Hill's work in this field mainly focuses on handling the IP aspects of IT cases, and he is particularly highly regarded for disputes concerning copyright matters and alleged breaches of licensing agreements. He is applauded for his effective communication style and attention to detail.

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Intellectual Property - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Hill impresses instructing solicitors with his intelligence, user-friendliness and accomplished courtroom advocacy. He has notable experience of patent litigation relating to licensing agreements and infringement allegations. His additional areas of expertise include trade mark, copyright and database rights, as well as litigation concerning the misuse of confidential information. Industry sectors in which he is active include medical technology, media and retail.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jonathan is a great barrister who is across the big picture and detail of a case. He is good with clients and always available.
Media & EntertainmentUK Bar
Jonathan is technically excellent for IT and tech matters. He is very thorough and charming, and his advocacy is excellent. I give him all my big matters.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
Jonathan Hill demonstrated excellent drafting and got to grips with the matter quickly.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
He is a passionate advocate and very detail-oriented in technical cases. He is always able and willing to discuss strategy. He is always quick to respond and also works well with the end client.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar