Practice Areas
https://www.3pb.co.uk/barristers/mark-wilden/
Mark Wilden is a commercial barrister specialising in Intellectual Property and Media and Entertainment.
Mark acts in a range of tribunals including the High Court, IPEC, UKIPO, Court of Appeal, Competition Appeal Tribunal and County Court. He accepts instructions in all forms of soft intellectual property and related causes of action, including contract, technology, data protection, defamation and economic torts.
Mark came to the Bar after a successful 15-year career as an audio producer, sound engineer and musician. He worked in house at Oxford University Press for eight years, played drums professionally, performed as a DJ and produced music podcasts through the 2000s.
His clients include individuals and businesses across the creative and entertainment industries including in music, journalism, film and TV, including very high-profile clients and high value matters.
Mark was shortlisted for Bristol Law Society Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year in recognition of his regular pro bono advice clinics for musicians and for SMEs in the creative industries. He also volunteers in the High Court as part of the Chancery Litigants in Person Support Scheme (CLiPS) and is a panel member of Advocate.
Mark is qualified to accept instructions directly from members of the public and professional clients under the Direct Access scheme.
Professional Memberships
IP Bar Association, Chancery Bar Association, Commercial Bar Association, British Literary & Artistic Copyright Association