IP litigation forms the core pillar of the practice at 8 New Square, where the group routinely advises on patent, copyright and trade mark disputes, and stands out for being 'particularly strong on pharma and tech patent cases'. In a prominent highlight for the set, Lindsay Lane KC led a team of counsel for the claimants in Getty Images v Stability AI, a High Court case involving allegations of trade mark, copyright and database right infringements, and passing off. The case involves issues surrounding the use of an artificial intelligence model and the application of IP law to AI models. Among the junior end of chambers, the 'brilliant' Isabel Jamal regularly handles complex patent disputes, and James Whyte is well versed in advising on disputes in the pharmaceutical and biotech arenas.
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  • 'Nick Wise is a fantastic clerk. He is personable, efficient and knows the court inside out.'
  • 'Nick Wise is excellent and deserves all the praise heaped on him.'
  • 'The clerks are super helpful, responsive and very easy to deal with. Charles Nicholls is a pleasure to deal with.'
  • 'The clerks at 8 New Square know their stuff! They are reliable and knowledgeable. Nick Wise and Ben Newham are standout.'
  •  'The clerks are incredibly responsive and supportive. I particularly like working with Paul Worrall.'
  • '8 New Square is the number one set for IP disputes. They have great strength in depth across their KCs and juniors.'

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