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Dr Anna Edwards-Stuart KC
Position
Barrister specialising in intellectual property. Recent reported cases include:
Original Beauty Technology & ors v Oh Polly & ors [2021] EWHC 294 (Ch) – (Unregistered design right infringement/Passing off)
Akebia Therapeutics Inc v Fibrogen, Inc & Astellas [2020] EWHC 866 (Pat) – (Patents Court, enzyme inhibitor to treat anaemia and related conditions.)
Victoria Plum Ltd (t/a Victoria Plumb) v Victorian Plumbing Ltd & Ors [2016] EWHC 2911 (Ch) (Trade mark infringement)
Napp Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd v Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Ltd and Sandoz Ltd [2016] EWHC 1517 (Patent infringement)
Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd v Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd & Anor [2015] EWHC 2973 (Patents)
The Sofa Workshop Ltd v Sofaworks Ltd [2015] EWHC 1773 (IPEC) (trade mark infringement, passing off)
Fresh Trading v Deepend Fresh Recovery [2015] EWHC 52 (Ch) (declaration of ownership of copyright);
John Kaldor v Lee Ann Fashions (IPEC) (copyright infringement);
Boxing Brands v Sports Direct [2014] EWHC 91, [2013] EWHC 2200 (trade mark entitlement);
Sealed Air v Sharp Interpack [2013] EWPCC 23 (UK and Community registered and unregistered designs);
SDL Hair v Next Row [2013] (patent infringement, threats);
Nestec SA v Dualit Ltd [2013] EWHC 923 (Pat) (patent validity and infringement);
Apple v Samsung [2012] EWCA Civ 1339 (Community registered design right; declaration of non-infrongement);
Abraham Moon & Sons Ltd v Andrew Thornber Ltd [2012] EWPCC 37 (copyright in fabric design);
EMI v BSkyB [2012] EWCA Civ 1201 (trade marks);
Fred Perry (Holdings) Ltd v Brands Plaza Trading Ltd (t/a Brands Plaza) [2012] EWCA Civ 224 (trade marks);
Sandvik v Kennemetal UK Ltd [2011] EWHC 3311 (Pat) (patents);
Forensic Telecommunications Services Ltd v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire [2011] EWHC 2892 (Ch) (breach of confidence, database right);
Generics (UK) Ltd (t/a Mylan) v Novartis AG [2011] EWHC 2403 (Pat) (pharmaceutical patents);
Molnlycke Health Care AB v Brightwake Ltd [2011] F.S.R. 26 (medical wound dressing patent);
Tate & Lyle Technology Ltd v Roquette Freres [2011] FSR 3 (patents, validity);
Dyson v Vax [2011] EWCA Civ 1206, [2012] F.S.R. 4 (registered design right infringement Mach Zen vacuum);
Alan Nuttall Ltd v Fri-Jado UK Ltd [2009] EWCA Civ 1520 (food storage patent);
Zeno Corp v BSM-Bionic Solutions Management GmbH [2009] EWHC 1829 (Pat); (2009) 32(10) IPD 32070 (patent medical equipment);
Ratiopharm GmbH v Napp Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd [2009] RPC 11 (patent pain relief for terminal pain sufferers);
Magical Marking Ltd v Holly [2009] ECC 10 (copyright database right).
Career
Called 2002.
Memberships
IP Bar Association; Chancery Bar Association; IPEC User Group.
Education
City of London School for Girls; New Hall, Cambridge (MA); Magdalen College, Oxford (D Phil); City University (CPE).
Leisure
Food, football, travel.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Intellectual property
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Anna Edwards-Stuart KC – 11 South Square ‘Anna quickly gets to grips with the issues, gives very clear and consistent advice throughout, and her advice is confirmed by the judgment following the trial. Anna quickly gains the client’s confidence by providing clear advice at meetings with our client throughout, and she is particularly strong in advising in person.’
The members of 11 South Square are sought after by high-profile clients to represent them in intellectual property litigation before all levels of the UK court system, in addition to European fora. The set boasts a large volume of silks in its ranks, including Iain Purvis KC, who handles cases surrounding both patents and trade marks. Of recent note, Purvis KC acted for Tesco in a trade mark infringement case brought by Lidl surrounding the introduction of a new advertising campaign to promote Tesco Clubcard, at issue was the use of a yellow circle on a blue background. Michael Silverleaf KC is strong in cases that require knowledge of technical areas, including monoclonal antibodies, medical devices, and drug delivery systems, as well as wind power generation, automotive catalysts, and shipbuilding. With a scientific background, Mark Vanhegan KC has appeared before the Supreme Court in cases concerning intricate technology, and Piers Acland KC is well known for his pharmaceutical patent work, which is exemplified by his representation of Moderna in a patent trial against Biontech and Pfizer surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine. Anna Edwards-Stuart KC made silk in the 2024 round, and Edward Cronan joined the set from Hogarth Chambers, bringing particular expertise in the patent litigation space.