Iain Purvis KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Star Individuals : Intellectual Property
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Iain was appointed as Queens Counsel in 2006 and is now noted as one of the most in demand and successful established silks at the IP Bar. This was echoed at the 2014 and 2020 Chambers and Partners Bar Awards where he received the award for IP/IT Silk of the Year.
He is highly regarded both for his incisive approach to litigation and for his ability to grasp intricate technology with ease. He has a wide-ranging practice which extends from mobile telephony and pharmaceutical patents to musical copyrights and protection of image rights.
Iain is a Deputy High Court Judge, sitting in the Chancery Division including the Patents Court, a Civil Recorder and a Judge of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court. He is an Appointed Person, hearing appeals from decisions of the Trade Marks Registry. He is also a qualified mediator and has been involved in a number of arbitrations both as advocate and arbitrator.
Chambers Review
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Iain Purvis KC is one of the most sought-after silks at the IP Bar, and regarded as an extremely bright and effective barrister who provides adept representation in High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court proceedings. He is well known for his skill in trade mark litigation, and is also recommended for patent disputes involving hi-tech and pharmaceutical companies. His impressive roster of past clients also features household names from various other industries, including entertainment.
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"One of the best IP silks at the Bar. Iain is magisterial."
"Iain is really sharp and a great strategic thinker, especially on difficult cases."
"Iain has a great manner with judges, speaking concisely and persuasively."
"He is a real heavyweight, especially on appeals. Iain has very good judgement and exceptional advocacy."
"One of the best IP silks at the Bar. Iain is magisterial."
"Iain is really sharp and a great strategic thinker, especially on difficult cases."
"Iain has a great manner with judges, speaking concisely and persuasively."
"He is a real heavyweight, especially on appeals. Iain has very good judgement and exceptional advocacy."
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