Christopher Hall Email & Phone Number

Chris has an established practice covering all aspects of intellectual property and IP-related contractual and financial disputes. His clients range from blue chip companies and household brands to SMEs and individuals, spanning a wide range of industries.After graduating with a 1st in physics from Imperial College, Chris worked as an IT project manager at a major telecommunications company before turning to the law, where his technical background gives him an edge. Chris has a strong trial practice, and regularly appears in substantive applications, interim hearings, and appeals from the intellectual property office. He is also a popular and effective junior, frequently instructed in major and multi-national litigation. Chris’ recent technical patent experience covers medical devices (Abbott v Dexcom), military hardware (Remfry v Belcan), manufacturing processes (Heraeus Noblelight v First Light Lamps), oil wells (Hydra Systems v Titan Torque), electronics (Lufthansa v Astronics, Hand Held Products v Zebra), and pharma (Novartis v Teva).Recent experience in financial disputes includes the InterDigital v Oppo FRAND trial (March 2024), the account of profits in Lufthansa (October 2024), and the pregabalin damages inquiry in Warner-Lambert v Dr Reddy’s (settled in September 2023).Notable recent trade mark cases have involved signs in foreign script (Lappet) and small scale use in respect of spiritual/holistic therapies (Stone v Wenman). Chris was also involved in a major sports betting database rights case in 2022 (Genius Sports).In 2019 Chris was appointed as an ‘expert’ adjudicator in Nominet’s domain name dispute resolution service.

Listed skills include Confidential Information, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Registered Designs, and 9 others.

• Intellectual Property Barrister

  11 South Square

  Jul 2011 - Present - Gray'S Inn, London