Intellectual Property | UK Bar

11 South Square is a highly regarded set which is regularly instructed in technically heavy patent cases involving medical devices, pharmaceuticals and telecoms technology. The barristers' noteworthy trade mark practice also sees them act for well-known clients active in the fashion, leisure and technology sectors. Among other notable work, members have acted for Autostore in its multi-patent litigation in relation to warehousing technology. In addition, members have represented Philips in its FRAND litigation opposite Xiaomi. Barristers at the set have also represented Tesco in high-profile trade mark, passing-off and copyright infringement litigation opposite Lidl.

8 New Square is an outstanding IP set, home to top-flight barristers who are consistently instructed in the biggest cases in the field. The chambers has extensive patent expertise ranging from matters concerning key innovations in pharmaceuticals to major TMT FRAND cases, with Sandoz & Teva v Bristol-Myers Squibb, Nokia v Oppo, Interdigital Inc v Lenovo, and Philips v Xiaomi serving as notable examples. Members are also well equipped to handle trade mark, copyright and design disputes for their impressive client list.

Three New Square IP has a formidable presence in the IP field and is home to a deep bench of barristers instructed in many of the leading patent and trade mark cases. The barristers regularly represent top life sciences, telecoms and manufacturing clients in high-profile patent litigation. Examples include Abbott Diabetes Care v Dexcom Inc; Optis v Apple; and Moderna v Pfizer and BioNTech. The set also has a strong practice in important trade mark and design rights work.

Hogarth Chambers offers a highly regarded practice in trade mark, copyright and designs, and can boast a particularly impressive roster of specialist juniors active in the field. The set is regularly instructed in widely publicised disputes in various industry sectors including media, fashion and manufacturing. The barristers have additional capability covering patent cases, including those arising in the context of cutting-edge TMT technology. The set has recently been involved in some notable cases involving trade marks and branding such as Lidl v Tesco and Monster v Red Bull.

Blackstone Chambers has a high-quality IP practice, offering a full range of services with a notable focus on the media and entertainment industry. The chambers is regularly instructed in high-profile copyright and trade mark disputes, as well as FRAND litigation. Recently, barristers at the set represented Lenovo in its global FRAND licensing litigation opposite InterDigital. They also represented Huawei in a similar action opposite IP Bridge.

One Essex Court is a high-quality chambers offering barristers who regularly act for claimants and defendants in complex trade mark cases, particularly those that cross borders both in and outside the EU. The set also offers considerable expertise in pharmaceutical patent disputes. Notably, the set recently acted for Quantum Advisory Limited in a dispute opposite Quantum Actuarial LLP about the use and/or ownership of the name/mark QUANTUM ADVISORY. The set also represented Thom Browne Inc in its trade mark and passing-off litigation opposite adidas concerning the validity of adidas's 'three stripes' IP rights.