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Thomas Hinchliffe KC

Thomas Hinchliffe KC

Position

All aspects of contentious intellectual property, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and mobile telephony fields. Recent notable cases include: Advanced cell Diagnostics v Molecular Instruments [2024] (DNA and RNA detection techniques), Bayer IP v Aspire & Others [2024] (interim injunctions, launch of generic pharmaceutical products); Nokia v Oppo (2022) (LTE RACH preamble sequences); Optis v Apple [2022] (LTE PUCCH multiplexing); Alcon v AMO [2021] (laser cataract surgery); Teva v Janssen [2021] (SPC, prodrugs); InterDigital v Lenovo [2021] (4G – two trials); Illumina v MGI [2020] (DNA sequencing, fluorescence); IPCom v HTC [2020] (patent damages); Merck Sharp & Dohme v Wyeth [2020] (pneumococcal vaccines); Conversant v Huawei & ZTE (3G/4G mobile phones; FRAND inquiries); Aspire/Accord v Allergan [2019] (glaucoma, penetration enhancers); Emson v Hozelock [2020] & [2019] (expandable hosepipes); Philips v Asus [2019] & [2018] (mobile phones, UMTS, HSDPA, power control); Merck v The Comptroller C-567/16 [2017] (CJEU, SPC; marketing authorisations); Illumina v Premaitha [2017] (patents, ante-natal testing); Merck v Teva [2017] (SPC, HIV drugs), Novartis v Actavis [2016] (Alzheimer’s drugs); Lilly v Actavis [2016] (male erectile dysfunction); Hospira v Cubist [2016] & [2017] (antibiotics); Unwired Planet v Samsung [2016] (UMTS mobile telephone); Merck v Ono [2015] (anti-cancer antibiotics); Merck v Sigma C-539/13; [2013] (CJEU, parallel imports, Specific Mechanism); Philips v Nintendo [2014] (Nintendo Wii, motion controllers); AGA v Occlutech [2014] (medical devices, atrial septal occluders);; Mylan v Yeda [2014] (multiple sclerosis); Perini v PCMC [2012] damages inquiry).

Career

Called 1997, took silk 2016; Middle Temple; Editor 18th, 19th and 20th Editions of 'Terrell on the Law of Patents', contributor to the 15th and 16th editions.

Memberships

Intellectual Property Bar Association; Chancery Bar Association.

Education

Brasenose College, Oxford (1995 MA Chemistry, first); City University (1996 Diploma in Law, Distinction); Inns of Court School of Law (1997, top of year, Outstanding, Scarman scholarship).

Mentions

London Bar

Intellectual property

HALL OF FAME2
Thomas Hinchliffe KC – Three New Square 'Tom is adept at both life sciences and technology cases, making him very versatile. He is very involved in his matters and provides excellent and timely advice, and on his feet, he has a great manner with the bench and is persuasive in his advocacy.'
London Bar

IT and telecoms (infrastructure and contracts)

HALL OF FAME3
Thomas Hinchliffe KC –Three New Square 'Tom is excellent to work with, very much a team player and someone who is keen to understand the details, to ensure they present the best case possible.'