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Congratulations to Ayushi Agarwal4 July 2025Chambers is delighted to announce that its pupil, Ayushi Agarwal, has accepted an offer of tenancy. Ayushi graduated from the National Law School of India University with a first class degree, before going on to complete a BCL at the University of Oxford. She then completed her DPhil, also at Oxford, on the regulation of […]
[2025] EWHC 1689 (Pat) MediaTek v Huawei4 July 2025Mr Justice Leech handed down judgment on the 4th July in MediaTek v Huawei. Andrew Lykiardopoulos and Tom Jones acted for the Claimants.
James Abrahams KC’s Speech to IPSOC on Interim Injunctions in Pharmaceutical Case3 July 2025On 24th June 2025, James Abrahams KC gave a speech to IPSOC, the Society of Junior IP Practitioners, on the subject of interim injunctions in pharmaceutical patent cases, in light of the Court of Appeal’s judgment in AstraZeneca v Glenmark [2025] EWCA Civ 480. You can read a copy of his speech here.
Samsung Electronics v ZTE & Others [2025] EWHC 1432 (Pat)25 June 2025Judgment in Samsung Electronics v ZTE & Others [2025] EWHC 1432 (Pat) was handed down by the Honourable Mr Justice Mellor on 25th June 2025.  Daniel Alexander KC and Henry Ward appeared for the Claimants.
Legal 500 UK Bar Awards23 June 20258 New Square is delighted to announce that it has been nominated in five categories in the 2025 Legal 500 UK Bar Awards, which take place on 24th September at the Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge.  The awards are based on Legal 500’s independent research. Nominations Intellectual Property Set of the Year Intellectual Property Silk […]
Cabo Concepts v MGA Entertainment [2025] EWHC 1451 (Ch)16 June 2025Judgment in Cabo Concepts Ltd and The Licence World Ltd v MGA Entertainment (UK) Ltd and MGA Entertainment, Inc [2025] EWHC 1451 (Ch) was handed down by Mrs Justice Bacon on 16th June 2025.  Mark Chacksfield KC appeared for the Claimants.
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.
Shorts International Ltd v Google LLC [2025] EWCA Civ 65314 May 2025Iona Berkeley appeared for Google LLC (the Defendant at trial). The original claim was one of trade mark infringement and, following a 7 day High Court trial, the claim was dismissed. The claim had originally been issued in IPEC but was later transferred to the High Court. The parties brough cross applications in the Court […]
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.
Wayve Technologies Ltd v Ivo Media (IPO) O/400/20251 May 2025Iona Berkeley represented the Trade Mark Applicant, Wayve Technologies Ltd in this UK IPO Trade Mark Registry Opposition hearing. There were two trade mark applications in suit which were for the word mark “Wayve” in various goods and services in Classes 9 and 42 relating to autonomous vehicle computer software and vehicle transportation services. The […]