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Alexion -and- Samsung and Amgen Re: Eculizumab [2025] EWHC 1240 (Pat)20 May 2025Judgment in Alexion -and- Samsung and Amgen Re: Eculizumab [2025] EWHC 1240 (Pat) was handed down by Mr Justice Meade on 20th May.  Justin Turner KC and James Whyte acted for Samsung and Tom Moody-Stuart KC acted for Alexion.
Crushcov v Hyland, Richardson & Sky [2025] EWHC 1117 (Ch)13 May 2025Judgment in Crushcov v Hyland, Richardson & Sky [2025] EWHC 1117 (Ch) was handed down by HHJ Paul Matthews on 13th May.  Jonathan Hill acted for Sky on its successful application for summary judgment, dismissing this claim alleging plagiarisation of the television series Britannia.
Optis Cellular v Apple Retail [2025] EWCA Civ 5521 May 2025Judgment in Optis Cellular v Apple Retail [2025] EWCA Civ 552 was handed down by Lord Justice Newey, Lord Justice Arnold and Lord Justice Birss on 1st May.  Adrian Speck KC, James Abrahams KC, Isabel Jamal and Thomas Jones appeared for the appellants.  
Mediatek v Huawei [2025] EWHC 1016 (Pat)29 April 2025Mr Justice Meade handed down judgment ex tempore in Mediatek v Huawei on the 15th April. The judgment concerns expedition and a 15+ day FRAND trial was expedited to February 2026 in light of the injunction risk in Germany, the UPC and Brazil. An approved judgment was supplied on the 28th April. Andrew Lykiardopoulos KC […]
Generics (UK) Ltd, Teva and Glenmark v AstraZeneca Re: Dapagliflozin [2025] EWHC 1012 (Pat)28 April 2025Judgment in Generics (UK) Ltd, Teva and Glenmark v AstraZeneca Re: Dapagliflozin [2025] EWHC 1012 (Pat) was handed down by Michael Tappin KC (sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) on 28th April 2025.  Lindsay Lane KC acted for the Defendant.
JUVE Patent Rankings 2025: Ones to Watch UK – Edmund Eustace28 April 20258 New Square’s Edmund Eustace has been recognised by JUVE Patent as one of only four patent litigators in its ‘Ones to Watch UK 2025’. To read the full commentary, click here.
James St.Ville KC speaks at World IP Day AI event25 April 2025On the 24th April, James St.Ville KC celebrated World IP Day and Mathys & Squire’s 115th anniversary by speaking on a panel of music and creative industry experts at an event discussing IP and music. The discussion focussed on the rapid development of AI, the challenges and opportunities it presents to industry and the ways […]
AstraZeneca v Glenmark [2025] EWCA Civ 48016 April 2025James Abrahams KC represented Glenmark in proceedings brought by AstraZeneca to restrain its launch of a generic dapagliflozin, a medicine for treatment of type 2 diabetes and other conditions. Glenmark had already brought a claim for revocation of AstraZeneca’s patent and SPC protecting dapagliflozin, which was tried in March 2025, with judgment reserved. Glenmark gave […]
Nador Cott Protection v Asda Stores Ltd & Others [2025] EWHC 941 (Pat)16 April 2025Judgment in Nador Cott Protection v Asda Stores Ltd & Others [2025] EWHC 941 (Pat) was handed down by the Honourable Mr Justice Mellor on 16th April 2025.  Andrew Lykiardopoulos KC appeared for the Claimant.
5* JUVE Patent Ranking9 April 2025In the recently published JUVE Patent Rankings, 8 New Square was the only UK set to be given a 5* rating. It received commendation for its visibility across the field of IP and in particular its telecommunications and FRAND work. Click here to read the full commentary.