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Tesla v Interdigital and Avanci – [2026] UKSC 2727 July 2026The Supreme Court handed down judgment in Tesla v Interdigital and Avanci on the 27th July 2026. Daniel Alexander KC and Andrew Lykiardopoulos KC were instructed for Tesla by Powell Gilbert (with James Segan KC and Ligia Osepciu). Maxwell Keay was instructed for  InterDigital, by Gowling WLG, led by Thomas Raphael KC and with Sophie […]
Tipping v Smith [2025] EWHC 1855 (IPEC)23 July 2026Judgment in this IPEC damages inquiry was handed down by HHJ Melissa Clarke on 22 July 2026. Nicholas Harris acted as sole counsel for the claimant in this matter concerning the extensive infringement of copyright in photographic features from the automotive magazine, Max Power.
Illiquidx v Atlanta Wealth & Others [2026] EWCA Civ 87410 July 2026Judgment was handed down today in Illiquidx v Atlanta Wealth & Others [2026] EWCA Civ 874 by Lord Justice Arnold, Lord Justice Zacaroli and Lord Justice Miles. Tom Moody-Stuart KC appeared for the Appellants.
JJH Enterprises v Microsoft [2026] EWCA Civ 8727 July 2026The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the above matter on the 7th July 2026. Henry Edwards acted for the Respondent, and Jaani Riordan for the appellant in CA-2025-003082.
Novo Nordisk v Various ISPs [2026] EWHC 1535 (Ch)23 June 2026Mr Justice Adam Johnson handed down judgment today on an innovative website blocking order application. Jaani Riordan was instructed on behalf of Novo Nordisk, by Covington & Burling.
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.
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.