Expertise
Adam specialises in the enforcement and protection of intellectual property rights, in particular undertaking trade mark, passing off and design right infringement work for well-known brands with a particular expertise in obtaining injunctive relief, often on a without notice basis. Adam is also experienced in litigating patent and copyright actions, as well as trade secret and financial fraud cases.
As a Solicitor Advocate, Adam regularly represents his clients in the High Court.
Key Experience and Clients
- Advising Gucci, Lacoste, Speedo and a variety of other well-known brands on day to day intellectual property infringement issues
- Advising Microsoft on various trade mark and copyright actions including the well-publicised judgment in Microsoft v Ling & Others
- Advising
Havana Cigars in its parallel importation claim against MasterCigars: Mastercigars Direct Ltd v Hunters & Frankau Ltd: Corporacion Habanos SA (Part 20 claimant) v (1) Mastercigars Direct Ltd (2) Christopher du mello Kenyon [2006] EWHC 410
- Advising I-Desk in its design right infringement and passing off victory against Time Computers [Intercase UK v Time Computers [2004] ECDR 78]
- Advising Allos Therapeutics in Allos v Patel [LTL 200608]
Professional Memberships
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- Young Fraud Lawyers Association (YFLA)
- Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates
Career History
| 2004 |
Assistant, Mishcon de Reya |
| 2001 |
Assistant, Nicholson Graham & Jones (now K&L Gates) |
| 2001 |
Qualified, Nicholson Graham & Jones (now K&L Gates) |
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Liverpool University, Law (First Class Hons) |
Languages
- German, Arabic and Spanish (conversational)
Articles & Publications
Adam has provided commentary on well publicised litigation issues to BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC News, Sky News and The Times.
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