Intellectual Property

Marks & Clerk is a dedicated IP firm noted as a regular presence in the patent courts, fighting cases for leading electronics, engineering and pharmaceutical companies. The firm is also recommended for disputes involving all non-patent rights, trade marks in particular. Clients benefit from the firm's strong relationship with its sister patent and trade mark attorney firm. 

"The Marks & Clerk team has a very good understanding of the complexity of matters and our business needs."

"The firm is experienced and well known. They handle multi-jurisdictional matters with quality. They provide background and feedback and the focus is on the client. They are supportive and responsive."

"Marks & Clerk is an experienced and reliable law firm which can jump swiftly into any matter within its field of expertise providing accurate and resourceful solutions. The team is agile and responsive."

"One of the distinguishing features of the firm is its unique way of working hand in hand with its patent attorney firm. This helps them to provide all-round services to clients."

Marks & Clerk, working alongside Marks & Clerk patent attorney Robert Lind, successfully acted for Owen Mumford in opposition proceedings before the EPO Technical Board of Appeal in an appeal filed by Novo Nordisk whereby Novo Nordisk opposed Owen Mumford's patent relating to injection pen devices.

Mike Gilbert is recommended for his expert handling of complex life sciences patent litigation. He is highly regarded for his practice specialism in SPCs and biopharmaceutical patents. "Mike Gilbert provided us with accurate advice informed by a good understanding of our needs." "Mike is great to work with and always adopts a strategic mindset, which is essential in litigation."