Charlotte May KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 1 : Intellectual Property
Band 1
About
Provided by Charlotte May KC
Practice Areas
Charlotte is a KC practising in all areas of intellectual property and media law. Recent patent cases include Teva v Grünenthal (pharmaceutical formulation for hypogonadism); Astellas v Teva (pharmaceutical formulation for overactive bladder); SSC v GEC (light emitting phosphors in LEDs); Neurim v Teva (interim injunction); Novartis v Teva (interim relief based on patent application). Charlotte has a strong reputation for trade mark, copyright and media cases and is known for giving practical, commercial advice. Examples include Volvo v Volta (opposition); Swatch v Apple (appeal from IPO); Bumble v Tinder (opposition); Cartier v Sky (trademark website blocking injunction); BECS v ERA (collecting society membership dispute). For a comprehensive CV visit www.8newsquare.co.uk
Career
Educated at The Abbey School; Brasenose College, Oxford (1993 Biochemistry); City University (1994 Dip Law); Inns of Court School of Law. Inner Temple, 1995. Appointed KC 2014. Appointed Deputy High Court Judge Oct 2021.
Professional Memberships
Intellectual Property Bar Association (IPBA); The Intellectual Property Lawyers Organisation (TIPLO); ITMA Designs Committee; Bar Council Wellbeing Committee; ChBA Wellbeing Committee.
Publications
Contributor to Laddie, Prescott and Vittoria - Modern Law of Copyright.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Charlotte May KC is a leading IP silk praised for her skilful, measured advocacy, including before the Supreme Court, and admired for the quality of her client care and commerciality. Her broad practice covers TMT and pharmaceutical patent disputes and cutting-edge trade mark infringement issues relating to the obligations of retailers and digital platforms. She is also frequently instructed in cases concerning media copyright disputes. May is regarded as a leading authority on supplementary protection certificates (SPCs).
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Charlotte is a go-to for her advocacy, particularly her cross-examination skills."
"Charlotte distils issues down quickly, and her team-focused approach means the team quickly galvanises behind her to deliver positive outcomes."
"An amazing silk who is very helpful and very practical."
"Charlotte is a go-to for her advocacy, particularly her cross-examination skills."
"Charlotte distils issues down quickly, and her team-focused approach means the team quickly galvanises behind her to deliver positive outcomes."
"An amazing silk who is very helpful and very practical."
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