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Marks & Clerk

Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Marks & Clerk

About

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Marks & Clerk is a leading provider of Intellectual Property services. Known for our client focus, as well as our unrivalled range and depth of expertise, we specialise in providing an integrated approach to IP – from advising clients on how best to capture their innovations, to developing and managing IP portfolios, providing licensing, enforcement and litigation advice, as well as IP due diligence and IP valuation services.

Marks & Clerk is widely recognised as the leader for patent advice internationally. We put time and thought into finding exactly the right people for your business. Whatever the science or technology, whatever the sector or product, however complex the work, we find people with exactly the right expertise to meet our client's needs. We use our specialist expertise and quality-assured processes to devise tailored IP strategies while taking care of the administration of patent applications and portfolios.

We have trade mark attorneys in the UK and in mainland Europe, qualified to act before the UKIPO, the EUIPO and in the courts. We work as an in-house team, irrespective of our locations. We hold the largest active EU trade mark portfolio of any firm in the UK. Our attorneys are placed in key markets worldwide and have in-depth knowledge of those markets. We’re experts in securing trade mark rights, protecting and enforcing brands and solving legal branding challenges.

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Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Marks & Clerk is distinguished as one of the largest patent and trade mark practices in Europe, acting for clients based around the world. The firm offers expertise in all industries and scientific disciplines, and is also recommended for designs work as well as contentious registry actions. Members of the team are recommended for advice on the review and treatment of IP assets in commercial and corporate transactions. The firm is also praised for its alliance with one of the finest IP solicitors' practices in the UK, and has offices in Canada, China, France, Luxembourg, Singapore and Malaysia.

Notable practitioners

Will Nieuwenhuys is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • Marks & Clerk manage European patent portfolios relating to HCV drugs and HIV drugs for Gilead Sciences.

Strengths

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  • I believe Marks & Clerk has a well-grounded, practical analysis of all issues relating to trade marks in the UK.

    Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
  • Marks & Clerk has a large team and large network to tap into when it comes to addressing legal issues. The team has a stellar reputation and this is helpful to have on your side in a dispute.

    Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
  • Marks & Clerk attorneys have deep knowledge and experience in EPO practice, good technical knowledge and an understanding of our clients' businesses.

    Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK

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