Denise McFarland
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 4 : Intellectual Property
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Band 4
About
Provided by Denise McFarland
Practice Areas
All aspects of intellectual property - including designs, trademarks, patents, passing off, entitlement, know-how, confidential information, franchises and licensing.
Qualified, experienced, and well regarded as a Mediator and Arbitrator and in all types of ADR covering all areas of commercial law. Experienced in sitting on professional conduct panels, and as a court appointed Examiner for US Deposition Hearings taking place in the UK.
Career
BA and MA in Law - Cambridge University ( 1983-86) called to the Bar (Inner Temple) (1987) Trained (CEDR) & Qualified as a mediator 2000-2001. Founding member of The Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (TIPLO) and former professional examiner for ITMA and CIPA qualifying examinations. 2020 – to date – Part Time Teaching IP Law at Cambridge University. 2023 Appointed Joint Head of Chambers Three New Square IP Chambers.
Professional Memberships
Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA), Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), Chancery Bar Association, Intellectual Property Bar Association, Women's Bar Association.
Publications
Regular Contributions to Professional Journals (such as CITMA Review and New Law Journal ) and Cambridge College Publications.
Personal
Charity Trustee Work & Fundraiser for several UK & Overseas Charities. Participant and Sponsor of various Mentoring Schemes for Students and Young Adults, Qualified riding instructor and keen on all equine pursuits. Previously worked as TV and radio presenter.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Denise McFarland is known for her client-facing skills and responsiveness, as well as her courtroom prowess. She is noted for her work in anti-counterfeiting actions and trade mark infringement claims. She has additional experience advising on patent invalidation actions and mediations. Other areas of expertise include parallel imports.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"One of the most creative barristers I've worked with. Denise is proactive, effective and adds a huge amount of value."
"She is an excellent barrister who is very quick-thinking on her feet."
"Denise has a very strong intellect and complete understanding of trade mark law."
"One of the most creative barristers I've worked with. Denise is proactive, effective and adds a huge amount of value."
"She is an excellent barrister who is very quick-thinking on her feet."
"Denise has a very strong intellect and complete understanding of trade mark law."
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