Charlotte May, KC

Highly ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, Charlotte May specialises in all areas of intellectual property and scientific commercial law, including patents, trade marks, copyrights and database rights, passing off, registered and unregistered UK and Community design rights, and confidential information. She also has a strong reputation for media and entertainment work.

Charlotte was appointed as Standing Counsel to the Comptroller General of Patents and Trade Marks (IP Treasury Junior) in December 2008.

Charlotte is a talented advocate who is 'always up for the fight, but also sensible in her approach, (Chambers & Partners). Making a name for herself as a senior junior with significant experience of heavy applications, trials and appeals without a leader, Charlotte has developed a broad practice and is skilled in dealing with the technical, commercial and human aspects of her cases. She is commended by the legal directories for her 'sharp eye for detail and 'exceptional client skills and has a loyal following of solicitors and clients. She is known as working particularly well in a team. She has developed a niche practice in SPCs, with a wealth of experience in these cases that is second to none.

Charlotte appears regularly before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Trade Marks Registry. She also has significant experience of references to the CJEU, where she has represented commercial clients and the UK Government.