Neville Cordell
Partner
London
Neville Cordell
Partner
London
Contact Details
Neville specialises in all areas of IP litigation and advisory work. He has wide experience of patent, trade mark, copyright, passing off and trade secrets / confidential information disputes. His experience includes: proceedings before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court; in arbitration; before Trade Mark Registries; under internet domain name; and company name procedures.
Chambers 2017 states that “Neville Cordell has a comprehensive IP practice which takes in transactions, litigation and due diligence involving all core rights. One client says: ‘He is extremely knowledgeable, has an excellent understanding of the law and is very good on tactics’”. WTR1000 2016 describes “litigation and advisory ace Neville Cordell” as “‘a shining star in an excellent group’. ‘He runs things well and provides really strong leadership.’ A pristine track record helps him to hammer out exceptional deals during settlement negotiations". IAM Patent 1000 2016 adds that he “has faultless common sense and adds a lot of value. Clients really trust him”.
Neville is a partner in the team that was awarded ‘IP Law Firm of the Year’ and ‘Patent Law firm of the Year’ at the 2011 Intellectual Property Magazine Awards.
Patent and Trademark star
Managing IP: IP Stars UK 2019
“He did an ‘outstanding job’ on a recent case.”
Chambers UK 2020 Intellectual Property (ranked Band 1)
“Both a lovely person and a top-notch practitioner.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000 UK 2020
“He is incredibly professional to have on the other side; he will not misunderstand your argument and focuses only on the things that really matter. Sensible, knowledgeable, reasonable, intelligent and personable – a genuine star in the firm’s excellent IP group.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000 UK 2020
“Superb experience and likeability.”
IAM Patent 1000 UK 2019
“A seasoned professional, able to keep a steady hand on the tiller and effortlessly sail home to victory.”
IAM Patent 1000 UK 2019
“Real strengths in the pharmaceuticals and life-sciences sectors, bringing years of experience in complex and high-value patent litigation to any case.”
Legal 500 UK 2020: Intellectual Property (Leading Individual)
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
BEng (first class honours), Aerospace Systems Engineering, University of Southampton
LLM (with distinction), Intellectual Property, King's College London
CPE (with distinction)
Law Society Finals (first class honours)
MSc, Structural Molecular Biology, Birkbeck College, University of London
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Qualifications
Professional
Academic
BEng (first class honours), Aerospace Systems Engineering, University of Southampton
LLM (with distinction), Intellectual Property, King's College London
CPE (with distinction)
Law Society Finals (first class honours)
MSc, Structural Molecular Biology, Birkbeck College, University of London
Published work
Cordell, N., Woolgar, A. (2014) “Review of the year: trademarks”, Intellectual Property Magazine
Cordell, N. (Editor and author of UK chapter) (2014) "Intellectual Property and the Internet", Globe Law and Business
Cordell, N., Bridgman Baker, P. (2014) "Copyright comment: ISPs and site blocking orders", Intellectual Property Magazine
Practical Intellectual Property, a looseleaf publication, editing and updating the chapters on passing off and patent law
Editor, Informa Professional Academy course in Brand Protection
Articles on various Intellectual Property issues for PLC magazine, Patent World, Trade Mark World, Copyright World and the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice
“Virtual Realities – Advertising in the virtual world” Intellectual Property Magazine
