Members of chambers act in all areas of design rights, including UK and Community registered and unregistered design rights. The internationally respected textbook Russell Clarke and Howe “The Law of Industrial Designs” is authored by members of chambers.
Members are involved in cases in the IPEC, the Shorter Trial Scheme, and the High Court, as well as cases in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Cases in which chambers has acted include Chiaro Technology Ltd v Mayborn (UK) Ltd (wearable breast pump); Rothy’s Inc v Giesswein Walkwaren AG ( ladies’ “ballerina” shoes); Cantel Medical (UK) Ltd v ARC Medical Design Ltd- (endoscopy devices) and Shnuggle Ltd v Munchkin Inc (baby baths).
Not all design right actions involving members of Chambers are limited to the courts of England & Wales – The design right dispute between Racing Point & Renault F1 concerning the design of their 2020 F1 cars saw a member of chambers assist with a matter that ultimately ended up before the FIA’s International Court of Appeal.
The Supreme Court decision in the Lucasfilms v Ainsworth dispute is a further example of members representing clients at the highest Courts of this jurisdiction. A matter concerning the Star Wars “Stormtrooper” helmets and other props.