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Networld Sports v Quick Play Sport [2026] EWHC 1295 (Ch)1 June 2026David Stone (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) handed down judgment in Networld Sports Ltd v Quick Play Sport Ltd on 1st June 2016. Henry Ward appeared for the Defendant/Respondent.
Merck Sharp and Dohme v Halozyme [2026] EWHC 1287 (Pat)21 May 2026Judgment was handed down in Merck Sharp and Dome (UK) Ltd v Halozyme Inc by His Honour Judge Hacon (sitting as a High Court Judge) on 21st May. Michael Tappin KC and James Whyte acted for the Defendant.
Acer and Asus v Nokia [2026] EWCA Civ 56412 May 2026The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in this matter on the 12th May 2026. Mark Chacksfield KC and Edmund Eustace appeared for Nokia, instructed by Bird & Bird, and Andrew Lykiardopoulos KC, Isabel Jamal and Joshua Marshall appeared for Acer and Asus, instructed by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.
Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026: UK IP Set of the Year and UK Junior IP Barrister of the Year Henry Edwards6 May 20268 New Square is delighted to announce that it won UK IP Set of the Year and Henry Edwards won UK Junior IP Barrister of the Year at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026.  The Awards were held on 1st May at the Intercontinental – The O2.
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and another v ZTE Corporation and others [2026] EWHC 999 (Pat)1 May 2026On 1 May 2026, Mr Justice Meade handed down judgment in Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and another v ZTE Corporation and others – HP-2024-000044. Daniel Alexander KC appeared for the Claimant. Edmund Eustace appeared for the Defendant.
(1) Noel Redding Estate Ltd (2) Mitch Mitchell Estate Ltd v Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd [2026] EWHC 983 (Ch)30 April 2026On 28th April 2026, Mr Justice Edwin Johnson handed down judgment in (1) Noel Redding Estate Ltd (2) Mitch Mitchell Estate Ltd -and- Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd – IL-2022-000013. Jaani Riordan appeared for the Defendant.
No Climb Products v Gas Safe Europe [2026] EWHC 908 (IPEC)22 April 2026On 22nd April, His Honour Judge Hacon handed down judgment in No Climb Products Limited v Gas Safe Europe Limited. Joshua Marshall appeared for the Claimant.  
Tom Moody-Stuart KC, 8 New Square’s New Head of Chambers10 April 2026Chambers is delighted to announce that Tom Moody-Stuart KC will take on the role of Head of Chambers from 9th April 2026. Tom takes the helm from Daniel Alexander KC, who became Head of Chambers during the Covid-19 pandemic and who successfully steered chambers until the expiry of his 5 year term. Tom is a […]
easyGroup Ltd v Easyfeetstore OÜ [2026] EWHC 767 (IPEC)2 April 2026On 1st April 2026, judgment was handed down by HHJ Hacon in this trade mark infringement and passing off claim. Henry Edwards acted for the Defendants.
Congratulations to Richard Huish College on winning the UK Bar Mock Trial 202625 March 2026On the 22nd March, Richard Huish College in Taunton won the UK Bar Mock Trial National Finals at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, after beating 24 schools and colleges from across the UK.  8 New Square is a proud sponsor of the College, providing resources, financial support and mentoring/coaching by Jessie Bowhill KC.  […]