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James Abrahams KC
Position
James Abrahams KC is a leading silk in patent litigation and all other areas of intellectual property law.
He has wide experience in all areas of IP, including patents, trade marks and passing off, copyright, designs and confidential information.
James is particularly well-known for his work in high-tech patent litigation, in fields such as telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, advanced medical devices and engineering. Clients particularly appreciate his strategic focus on their business objectives, whether by litigation or otherwise.
For further details and a list of recent cases, see www.8newsquare.co.uk/barrister/james-abrahams
Career
Called to the Bar of England & Wales 1997, Gray’s Inn.
QC 2016.
Called to the Bar of Ireland, 2021.
Memberships
Intellectual Property Bar Association (IPBA); Chancery Bar Association (CBA).
Education
Bournemouth School; St Anne’s College, Oxford (1995 BA Law; 1996 BCL).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Intellectual property
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3The team at 8 New Square has a strong reputation for regularly handling major intellectual property litigation, with expertise across the entire range of patents, copyright, and trade marks, representing clients in all levels of the court system. Michael Tappin KC represented the claimant in Nokia v Oppo, a claim regarding patent infringement in the telecoms sector. Andrew Lykiardopoulos KC is notable in patent-related cases, and Martin Howe KC is strong in IP mandates concerning technology, including those involving the internet, broadcasting and computer systems, as well as biotech and pharmaceuticals. High-tech patent litigation is a significant strength of James Abrahams KC and he represents clients in the telecoms, pharmaceutical, advanced medical devices, and engineering industries. Lindsay Lane KC has a broad-ranging practice, with significant expertise in database rights, designs, passing off, and confidential information; she is instructed by the claimant in Ensygnia v Shell regarding a patent concerning bar codes. Justin Turner KC joined the set from Three New Square in July 2022.