JUNIOR PROFILE

Tom Alkin

UK Bar 2026

11 South Square

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property

London (Bar)

17 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Tom is a popular senior junior with a strong patent practice.

Recent cases include AutoStore Technology v. Ocado Group, Vernacare v. Moulded Fibre Products, Cook UK v. Boston Scientific, Nicoventures Trading v. Philip Morris, Oxford University Innovation v. Oxford Nanoimaging and Lisa Draxlmaier v. Bos.

Trade mark work includes Oatly v. Glebe Farm Foods, PlatetArt v Photobox and Victoria Plum v Victorian Plumbing.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Intellectual Property - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tom Alkin is a quick-thinking and forthright barrister praised for his courtroom presentation and noted for his expertise in IPEC as well as Court of Appeal proceedings. He is particularly effective in patent litigation involving life sciences and technology sector clients, with expertise in revocation and invalidation claims. He also has experience assisting with trade mark invalidation actions, design right infringement claims and royalties disputes.

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Strengths

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Tom is absolutely first rate. He's highly intelligent and brilliant at the detail and seeing the big picture. He delivers very good advocacy. He is very persuasive and respected by the judges.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
Tom is great to work with. He is a clear and concise advocate who has a great feel for what issues matter.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar
Tom Alkin's advocacy is very good. He is really impressive.
Intellectual PropertyUK Bar