UK Bar
Intellectual Property - London (Bar)
Michael Silverleaf KC is an authoritative IP silk renowned for his oral presentation and his tenacious advocacy. He has substantial experience assisting with trade mark and patent litigation matters, including infringement, invalidation, passing-off and Swiss-type medical use claims. He practises in diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals and technology.
Strengths
"Michael is extremely clever, thorough, and his cross-examination is formidable. He really is the difference between winning and losing a case."
Information Technology - London (Bar)
Michael Silverleaf KC handles the most complex aspects of both IT and IP law, and is able to advise clients on the commercial and technical considerations of cases including software licensing disputes. He also acts as a mediator and is an expert in strongly contested patent disputes.
Strengths
"Vastly experienced and extremely reliable, Michael is highly proficient and good to work with."
"Charming, creative and direct in his advice, he has a lot of respect in the market."
