Intellectual Property
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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Blackstone Chambers has a high-quality IP practice, offering a full range of "very sophisticated" services with a notable focus on the media and entertainment industry. The chambers, described by one solicitor as "one of the go-tos", is regularly instructed in high-profile copyright and trade mark disputes, as well as FRAND litigation. Recently, barristers at the set represented Lenovo in its global FRAND licensing litigation opposite InterDigital. They also represented Xiaomi in a similar action opposite Panasonic.
Derek Sutton and Adam Sloane are senior clerks at Blackstone Chambers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are very sophisticated, very effective and good to deal with."
"At Blackstone, the clerks are straightforward and willing to help out, in particular, deputy senior clerk Danny Compton."
"The clerks are very sophisticated, very effective and good to deal with."
"At Blackstone, the clerks are straightforward and willing to help out, in particular, deputy senior clerk Danny Compton."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Bloch KC is an incredibly bright, tactical and commercially aware silk recommended for complex trade mark litigation. He has substantial experience in opposition actions and infringement claims involving digital retailers. His practice also takes in pharmaceutical patent disputes and cases that concern licensing agreements and joint venture royalties. He has acted in numerous cases pertaining to 3D trade marks.
"Michael is an extremely experienced and tactical silk. You don't want him ever to be against you."
"Michael's legal abilities are beyond question and he is a very effective advocate."
Ian Mill KC operates a broad IP practice. He undertakes high-profile copyright work in the music industry as well as patent licensing and contractual matters.
"Ian is very bright and nice to work with. In court, he is outstanding - very concise and authoritative."
"Ian is absolutely excellent and very experienced. He is a very shrewd silk and has great authority with the court."
James Segan KC has an impressive patent litigation practice. He represents clients in complex hi-tech and FRAND matters. He also handles copyright matters. He is reputable for his commercial approach to issues and creativity.
"James is excellent. He's got a great courtroom manner: calm under pressure and a good strategist."
"One of the most impressive barristers working in London. James provides flawless legal analysis and works collaboratively."
"An absolute pleasure to work with. James has great clarity of thought and presentation, and is very good with cross-examination."
"A rising star. He's excellent on his feet and prepared to deal with everything."
"James has exceptional preparation and truly exceptional advocacy. You definitely don't want him against you."
Robert Howe KC is a high-calibre advocate widely regarded for the quality of his advocacy and his proficiency handling contentious copyright matters. He has a distinguished background in media and entertainment.
"Robert is fantastically knowledgeable in complex copyright matters. He is extremely responsive and a brilliant advocate."
Ranked Barristers at
Blackstone Chambers
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