Benjamin Longstaff
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 3 : Intellectual Property
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About
Provided by Benjamin Longstaff
Practice Areas
Copyright & Design, Media & Entertainment, Trade Marks, IP, Patents, IT, Privacy
Career
After finishing a mathematics degree at Pembroke College, Oxford, Ben spent seven years as a senior subeditor and contributor at New Scientist magazine. His wide experience of all areas of science, from the quantum to the cosmological, provided a great springboard for a move to the IP Bar.
Ben practises in all fields of intellectual property. His mathematical background is particularly applicable to highly technical subject matter such as electronics and telecoms patents. He has appeared in the Court of Appeal and CJEU, and regularly represents clients in the High Court, including the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, as well as at the UKIPO at first instance and on appeals.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Benjamin Longstaff is a respected barrister with a strong reputation for trade mark disputes including passing-off claims and EUIPO registration appeals. He is also noted for his presence in high-value patent infringement proceedings involving electronics and medical device companies. His strong capabilities in these fields are informed by his previous career in scientific journalism.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Benjamin is a very articulate advocate."
"Ben is an absolute joy to work with. He is very thorough and really does go above and beyond with client service."
"Benjamin is a very articulate advocate."
"Ben is an absolute joy to work with. He is very thorough and really does go above and beyond with client service."
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