Growth, despite the EPO’s focus on technical problems, Marks & Clerk report finds

Continued growth and ongoing mainstream adoption: AI patent publications at the EPO hit an all-time high in 2024, demonstrating the sustained, record-level investment and output in European AI development.A tale of two innovation races: While the US and South Korea domi

Marks & Clerk calls for heightened brand protection as counterfeit threat spikes during peak retail season

With more than 1 in 4 Black Friday shoppers duped by counterfeit goods, brands must act to safeguard consumer trust and protect brand integrity.

AI innovation is powering the Net Zero transition, as patent activity soars in the Energy sector according to Marks & Clerk’s 2024 AI Report

Recognition of the transformational capability of AI in strengthening resilience to climate change and supporting the reduction of emissions has the potential to propel the energy sector towards new innovations, according to intellectual property firm Marks & Clerk.

Challenges for Extended Reality (XR) companies in patent prosecution and litigation

Simon Portman of Marks & Clerk, Cambridge, and colleagues highlight challenges facing extended reality (XR) companies and offer their thoughts on how to navigate them.

Intellectual Property for R&D

Rayyan Mughal of Marks & Clerk LLP looks at what you need to consider when working in international R&D teams, collaborations and university spin-out companies in the latest issue of Materials World, the magazine of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).

The medical revolution of vaccination

Paul Chapman, a Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney at Marks & Clerk, looks at the role played by vaccines in public health in an article published today.

Leading intellectual property firm Marks & Clerk hosts Cambridge IP Summit

Leading Cambridge and international intellectual property (IP) firm Marks & Clerk is to host the Cambridge IP Summit, taking place on Thursday 10 October at the Hilton Hotel, Cambridge.

Registration opens for Cambridge IP Summit 2019

Registration is now open for the Cambridge IP Summit 2019.

Marks & Clerk boosts Cambridge team with Partner promotions

Marks & Clerk, the UK’s largest Patent and Trade Mark Attorney firm, has boosted its team in Cambridge with the promotion of two new Partners.

Cambridge intellectual property practice Marks & Clerk named EU’s top patent filer

Leading global intellectual property practice Marks & Clerk - which has an office in Cambridge - has been named the UK’s top patent filer.

Marks & Clerk brings business leaders together for Cambridge IP Summit 2018

Registration is now open for Marks & Clerk’s inaugural Cambridge IP Summit, to be held this Autumn.

New Associate joins Marks & Clerk Cambridge office

Marks & Clerk Solicitors LLP, one of the leading intellectual property law firms in the UK, has appointed Rayyan Mughal as a new Associate Solicitor of its commercial services team in Cambridge.

Marks & Clerk bolsters UK offering by promoting Cambridge associate into partnership

Marks & Clerk, one of the world’s leading international intellectual property service providers, has brought one of its Cambridge associates into partnership.

Optimism in innovation investment as East of England patent applications increase in 2016

The number of European patent applications from applicants in the East of England rose by 11.2% last year, the highest growth in any UK region.

New Principal Associate in Marks & Clerk’s Cambridge office

Marks & Clerk, one of the UK’s largest firms of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, has appointed Steven Gurney as a new Principal Associate of its chemistry patents team in Cambridge.

Marks & Clerk tops PCT filings in Europe

Marks & Clerk, the intellectual property services provider, has once again come top in Managing Intellectual Property’s annual survey of major international patent (PCT) filers in the UK and Europe, putting it ahead of all other UK and European Patent and Trade Mark Attorney firms.

New managing partner for Marks & Clerk’s Cambridge office

Marks & Clerk, the UK’s largest firm of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, has appointed Dr Kirsteen Gordon as the new Managing Partner of its Cambridge office, promoted two of its Patent Attorneys and recruited three new Trainee Patent Attorneys.

BIS survey: innovators are busier than ever, but are they missing out by failing to protect?

A UK Government survey shows that innovation levels are increasing, but many businesses are failing to protect their innovation. Emma Foster of Marks & Clerk discusses the issues.

Learn about technology transfer in the life sciences sector this Wednesday

This Wednesday (18 May), Marks & Clerk LLP will be hosting the One Nucleus May networking event: “Technology transfer in the life sciences sector- case studies and developments.”

Marks & Clerk appoints new International Chairman and UK Managing Partner

Dr Maureen Kinsler has been appointed Chairman of Marks & Clerk International, one of the world’s leading intellectual property service providers, and Dr David Ward has been appointed Managing Partner of Marks & Clerk’s UK Patent and Trade Mark Attorney business, Marks & Clerk LLP.

Cambridge college bursars consider acquiring trade marks

The reputation of academic institutions and charities can be protected using commercially savvy brand strategies, says Marks & Clerk.

Marks & Clerk leads debate on how to optimise technology transfer

Simon Portman, Managing Associate, M&C Solicitors, explains how to navigate the perils and pitfalls of the commercialisation process.

USPTO releases revised patent eligibility guidance: A move in the right direction?

Tim Andrews, Patent Attorney and Cambridge Office Managing Partner at Marks & Clerk, comments on some recent changes in patent law in the US, likely to affect the Cambridge area biotech community.

Patent Box – compromise with Germany

The UK and Germany have reached a compromise over tax breaks provided for by the UK Patent Box.

Different ways to protect your brand

Whether you are a craft beer brewery or a bespoke software solutions provider, your brand is one of your most valuable assets. To your clients and potential clients, it represents your reputation and all the goodwill you have built up over the years.