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James Mellor QC was called to the Bar in 1986, having emerged from two periods at King’s College, Cambridge studying Engineering and then Law (1st). As an engineer he worked in the UK and in many countries abroad.
James has a wide-ranging practice covering all areas of IP but also contract cases with an IP or technical element. He is comfortable in all areas of technology and all tribunals. He has significant experience in the CJEU and some in General Court proceedings.
Astex v AstraZeneca [2018] EWCA 2444: interpretation of a drug discovery development agreement for an Alzheimer’s drug.
Saab Seaeye v Atlas [2017] EWCA 2175: construction of patents relating to mine clearance devices.
Thoratec Europe v AIS Aachen [2016] EWHC 2637: patents relating to ventricular assist blood pumps.
Rovi v Virgin Media [2015] EWCA 1214: one of a number of revocations of patents relating to interactive television controls and guides – see also [2015] EWCA 781, [2014] EWHC 1559, [2014] EWHC 828.
Smith & Nephew v Convatec [2015] EWCA 607 and 803: interpretation of ranges in patent claims.
Gemalto v HTC [2014] EWCA 1335: high level programming language for a SIM card.
BBC v PRS (ITV intervening): copyright Tribunal reference 2017-8 – settled.
77M v Ordnance Survey [2017] EWHC 1501 IPEC: initial refusal to transfer substantial copyright and database right case involving mapping and address data. Case subsequently transferred by consent and ongoing.
England & Wales Cricket Board v Fanatix [2016] EWHC 575: whether it was fair dealing to host consumer uploads of 8 second clips of cricket matches on a social media platform.
ITV v TV CatchUp [2015] EWCA 204: second reference to the CJEU in relation to TV streaming service. Copyright in broadcasts.
Football DataCo v Stan James [2014] EWHC 504, [2013] EWCA 27: infringement of database right in football match live data.
PRS v B4U [2013] EWCA 1236: interpretation of composer’s assignment
FAPL v QC Leisure [2012] EWCA 1708: whether s.72 of the CDPA could be interpreted as conforming to EU Law, following the CJEU judgment on communication to the public.
Argos v Argos Systems Inc [2018] EWCA 2211: infringement of UK trade marks through Google advertising targeted at UK consumers.
Karen Millen v Karen Millen Fashions [2016] EWHC 2104: interpretation of a business sale agreement and breaches thereof.
JW Spear & Mattel Inc v Zynga Inc [2015] EWCA 1175 SCRABBLE vs SCRAMBLE.
IPC Media v Media 10 [2014] EWCA 1439: honest concurrent use of ‘Ideal Home’ for magazines and exhibitions.
Specsavers v Asda [2014] EWCA 1294: final judgment following CJEU reference.
PulseOn v Garmin [2018] EWHC 47: RCD claim concerning wrist heart rate monitoring devices.
Force India v Aerolab [2013] EWCA 780: aerodynamic design of a Formula One car.
Conversant v Apple (ongoing)
Unwired Planet (Trial E – stayed)
Good Technology (stayed)
Parainen Pearl Shipping v KGJS [2017] EWHC 2570: scope of UK jurisdiction for declarations of non-infringement of European Patents.
Hearst v AVELA [2014] EWHC 1553: whether English action should be stayed after judgment pursuant to Art 109 CTMR in favour of an Italian action.
ITV v TV CatchUp [2015] EWCA 204: second reference to the CJEU in relation to TV streaming service.
ICC Arbitration concerning a clothing trade mark (Paris)
ICC Arbitration concerning termination of a trade mark licence for clothing (London)
ICC Arbitrations for Force India concerning alleged breaches of the Formula One Concorde Agreement (London, settled)
ICC Arbitration concerning a TM licence (Paris, 2004 & 2006)
Disputes over number plates – SE7 and 1700 MG
Disputes over identity of classic sports cars – a 1904 Darracq, a Lister Jaguar, a Lancia Stratos.
BT v One in a Million – internet domain names as instruments of deception
MA (Cantab) (Production Eng), King’s College, Bristol
Appointed Person for Trade Mark and Design Appeals
One time member of the Disability Panel of the Bar Council
Conversational French & German
Contact James Mellor QC's clerks
Conversant v Apple [2019] EWHC 3266 (Pat)29 November 2019
"Excellent on his feet and totally unflappable. You can really trust his judgement."Chambers & Partners 2020
"A first-rate IP lawyer with an academic interest in the subject as well. A superb advocate and a real asset in court."Chambers & Partners 2020
"He is brilliant on technical patent issues."The Legal 500 2020
"An extremely client friendly silk, with a mind that genuinely improves a case and how it should be developed and argued."The Legal 500 2019
"He's a very charming and bright advocate."Chambers & Partners 2019
"He is clever, creative and gets under the skin of things. A real fighter and very confident in his own views and opinions. In an area where law is getting less clear I find him hugely reliable in terms of summarising and helping me get to a clear view of problems."Chambers & Partners 2019
"He is a really good barrister to work with – he is very reasonable, takes clever points and is a good team player.” “He is a big hitter and excellent trial advocate who is very strong on trade marks and copyright. "Chambers & Partners 2018
"James’s unflappable nature makes him a real asset when the going gets tough."Chambers & Partners 2018
"An unflappable advocate."Legal 500 2017