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Three New Square
3 NEW SQUARE, LINCOLN'S INN
LONDON
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Denise McFarland
Position
Barrister and CEDR-qualified mediator, Joint Head of Chambers at Three New Square IP Chambers specialising in all aspects of intellectual property law, including contentious and non-contentious matters. Cambridge University Supervisor in Intellectual Property Law for Law Tripos ( part time position). Member of CITMA and CIPA.
Extensive litigation experience in the in the period Court of Appeal, High Court, IPEC, and ( prior to Brexit) General Court in Luxembourg (formerly Court of First Instance) UK Patent Office, UK IPO, Companies’ Names Tribunal and Copyright Tribunal. Conducts mediations and ADR hearings in all types of commercial and civil disputes, as well as mainstream IPR. Has also sat as a Court-Appointed Examiner appointed to hear US deposition hearings conducted in the UK, especially in US technical patent matters and IPR disputes. Well known in the UK IP field and has built up a longstanding and high reputation and goodwill. Handles all ranges of cases with ease and has a large number of longstanding national and multinational clients who have retained her services over many years. Also has a particularly good rapport and personal touch with some of her artistic individual clients, particularly in the music, media and fashion industry. Denise’s clerks are happy to provide more details and testimonials if required.
Career
Called to the Bar 1987, Inner Temple; former examiner for Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys professional examination; experienced Court-Appointed Examiner for International IPR disputes deposition hearings; CEDR-accredited mediator 2000. Lectures and regularly publishes articles in all aspects of UK IP Law and professional training matters. Started teaching IP Law to Cambridge University Undergraduates in 2020. Appointed Joint Head of Chambers 2023.
Memberships
Former vice-president of British Council; AIPPI; Hon fellow Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys; & Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys; founder TIPLO executive committee; Women’s Bar Association; Intellectual Property Bar Association. Chair – Lincoln’s Inn Residents’ Association.
Education
New Hall, University of Cambridge (now renamed Murray Edwards College)(1986 – Awarded BA & MA); CEDR Mediation Training Certificate (2000).
Leisure
Charity Trusteeship, Student Mentoring, Country Pursuits, Theatre, Travel.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Intellectual property
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Denise McFarland – Three New Square ‘Denise’s technical knowledge across her specialisms is second-to-none. She is incredibly thorough and able to explain complex points of law, practice and procedure to clients in a language they can understand, and what truly sets Denise apart is her commercial acumen and desire to understand a client’s commercial objectives.’
‘IP powerhouse’ Three New Square is home to a number of active barristers including Guy Burkill KC, who boasts particular expertise in the patent litigation arena, especially in cases surrounding the telecoms and technology industries. Douglas Campbell KC is another notable silk, and he practices in patent, trade mark, and confidential information cases. Thomas Hinchliffe KC also specialises in patent-related work, specifically in cases involving the pharmaceutical, biotechnological and computing sectors. Tom Mitcheson KC is another active team member who has been instructed on a large volume of leading and high-profile cases. Turning to the juniors, Denise McFarland has a thriving trade marks practice, and Tim Austen regularly appears before a range of courts for his clients, including the Patents Court, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Commercial Court, as well as the EPO.