Bio
Philip is an Intellectual Property Partner.
Philip specialises in identifying clients’ high-value intellectual property, assisting with securing it through registration and internal procedures, and protecting intellectual property through specialist dispute resolution.
Philip’s active matters often involve an international element, and he often works with businesses outside of the UK.
Philip acts for large UK brand owners who seek to protect their intangible IP assets. He has also set up a service which ensures early detection of infringement of clients’ brands across the globe.
Philip is well-known for successfully defending parties in complex court proceedings in both the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court and High Court. He also deals with intellectual property oppositions and invalidity proceedings in both the UK and EU Intellectual Property Offices.
Examples of Philip’s work include:
- Acting on the Damex FR (UK) Ltd v Brennan Enterprises Ltd patent dispute related to a damp-proof course cavity tray.
- Acting on the Bargain Busting Ltd v Shenzhen SKE Technology Co Ltd, Phoenix Wholesale & Distribution Ltd and others [2025] EWHC 1239 (Ch) case related to the CRYSTAL vape brand dispute.
- Acting on the Vapestop Limited v Phoenix Wholesale & Distribution Ltd and Others case, acting for the defendants in securing £450,000 security for costs order and striking out claim following non-payment, with further £175,000 in costs awarded.