Michael Edenborough KC


Year of Call: 1992 Year of Silk: 2010

Michael’s strengths are his wide but detailed knowledge of IP law, and ability to find ways through complex issues. As an advocate, he is calm, measured and clear in his submissions and responses to questions from the bench - one of the best KCs at the IP Bar, particularly for trade mark work.

 

The Legal 500
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Practice Overview

Michael’s practice involves advice and advocacy on infringement and validity issues concerning all types of IPRs. As such, he deals with declarations of invalidity, revocation, rectification and cancellation of registered intellectual property rights such as trade marks, registered designs and patents. He is often instructed in cases involving the main unregistered IPRs such as goodwill, copyright, designs and confidential information, and also the more unusual rights such as plant varieties, moral rights, database rights and geographical indications. Further, he has been instructed on matters dealing with title to IPRs, Freedom of Information requests relating to IPRs, data protection, the calculation of the financial relief and what other remedies that might be available.

His forte is finding points of law and practice that can be invoked in order to solve a problem that has arisen for the client (be it lay or professional).

In addition, Michael acts as an expert witness on points of English law in foreign cases, and as a mediator in IP cases - in particular where the parties wish to adopt the facilitative approach for their mutual advantage.

News & Events

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    Shortlisted: Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2024

    We are thrilled to announce that both Serle Court and our Barristers have been shortlisted for ten awards at the... Read More

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    Lifestyle Equities CV and another (Respondents) v Amazon UK Services Ltd and others (Appellants) [2024] UKSC 8

    Michael Edenborough KC and Thomas St Quintin (Hogarth Chambers) (instructed by Brandsmiths) acted for the successful Respondent in... Read More

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    Serle Court Client Party 2024

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    The European Young Bar Association (EYBA): International Weekend

    Location: Mishcon de Reya, Africa House, 70 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6AH
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  • “He is technically brilliant, has incredible analytical skills, and is not afraid to deliver difficult messages to make sure the client has the right advice.”

    The Legal 500
  • “A seasoned silk highlighted for his deep expertise in trade mark law. He has additional expertise in patents and design right disputes. He is also often instructed in cases concerning geographical indications, data protection and moral rights. ‘I am always impressed by Michael’s technical skills and frankness on all matters.’ ‘He is very, very good. He’s approachable, always gives considered advice and has a huge range of knowledge.’ ”

    Chambers and Partners
  • “One of the best silks for trademark work, he is brilliantly strategic and tactical.”

    The Legal 500

Education & Qualifications

MA (Natural Sciences), Cambridge.
DPhil (Biophysics), Oxford.

Memberships

Associate Member of CIPA and CITMA
Member of AIPPI and the Royal Society of Chemistry

VAT Number

656914210

Major Publications and Committees

Author of "Contentious Trade Mark Registry Proceedings", CITMA – 2nd edition, October 2023
Consultant Editor of "Butterworths Intellectual Property Law Handbook" - 13th edition August 2017, 14th edition September 2019, 15th edition October 2021, 16th edition December 2023
Contributor to the "Concise Commentary on European Trade Mark and Design Law” - 2011
Revised the chapter on Plant Variety Rights for "Intellectual Property in Europe" – 2nd edition 2002
Author of "Organic Reaction Mechanisms: A Step-by-Step Approach" – 2nd edition 1999, hardback and eBook 2017
Author of "Lecture Notes on Intellectual Property Law" – 1st edition 1995, reprinted 1997

Member of the UK IPO Marks and Design Forum
Member of the former UPC and Enforcement Framework Review Groups, and of the former Law Commission’s Advisory Panel on Groundless Threats

News & Events

  • News

    Shortlisted: Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2024

    We are thrilled to announce that both Serle Court and our Barristers have been shortlisted for ten awards at the... Read More

    News

    Lifestyle Equities CV and another (Respondents) v Amazon UK Services Ltd and others (Appellants) [2024] UKSC 8

    Michael Edenborough KC and Thomas St Quintin (Hogarth Chambers) (instructed by Brandsmiths) acted for the successful Respondent in... Read More

  • Events Hub

    Serle Court Client Party 2024

    Location: Read More

    Events

    The European Young Bar Association (EYBA): International Weekend

    Location: Mishcon de Reya, Africa House, 70 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6AH Read More