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Geoffrey Hobbs QC

Geoffrey Hobbs QC is an advocate and advisor specialising in intellectual property law and related aspects of competition and commercial law.  He is recommended as a Leading Silk by both Chambers UK (IP) and The Legal 500 (IP, Information Technology and Media, Entertainment & Sport).  He is authorised to sit as a Deputy Judge in the High Court of England & Wales (Chancery Division).  He is also the senior Appointed Person hearing Appeals from the UK Registrar of Trade Marks under s76 Trade Marks Act 1994.  He has acted as Arbitrator in both ICC and LCIA proceedings and is also an elected member of the SIAC Panel of Arbitrators.

Chambers UK

"This notable commercial set features a number of IP talents, and is particularly well regarded in the soft IP space, thanks in no small part to the presence of Geoffrey Hobbs QC.  Hobbs 'is the cleverest man in the world for trade mark law, to call him encyclopaedic is unfair, because he knows more than most encyclopaedias,' according to enthusiastic commentators.  He is 'the silk you'd go to for trade mark advice if you had to bet your life on it,' say sources, who add that he 'relishes getting to grips with the really difficult technical points of trade mark law,' and displays 'compelling advocacy.'  Recent cases include acting for Dircet Line in its opposition to eSure's application to register a mouse on wheels in the Trade Mark Registry, Chancery Division and Court of Appeal." (2010)

The 'absolutely fantastic' Geoffrey Hobbs QC remains 'unsurpassed for his trademark work.'  He is 'an immensely talented advocate with incredible scope and vision,' whose 'quality cross-examinations condemn many of his opponents' cases to failure.'  Peers respect him for his 'photographic memory and ability to see what the other side cannot,' pointing out that he is 'the first port of call on a difficult point. (2009)

L500

"Geoffrey Hobbs QC has 'unparalleled knowledge of IP case law, a fantastic 'gut feel' for the subject and understands the commercial drivers of the client very well.  He is a pleasure to work with.'" (2009)

"'Compelling advocate' Geoffrey Hobbs QC applies his 'awesome breadth and depth of knowledge' to complex trade mark and copyright matters, as well as advising broadcasters including BSkyB." (2009)

Geoffrey Hobbs QC an 'immense advocate with incredible scope and vision'.  Hobbs' own practice, which is 'really excellent on trade marks', has given chambers a developing reputation in IP. (2008)