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Leading you through the world of intellectual property

We live in a world of constant innovation where new ideas are the new currency. A world where intellectual property (IP) can be your company’s most valuable asset, while protecting it can be a major challenge. We have taken an industry-leading approach to IP protection since 1887.

At Marks & Clerk, we make the complex world of IP manageable.

Our global network of offices is home to one of the largest teams of IP experts in the world. Together, we safeguard the interests of our clients worldwide, protecting, commercialising and enforcing their technical and commercial developments and their branding, ensuring they retain the true value of their innovation.

To maximise the opportunities for our clients, we have over 650 people including Patent Attorneys/Agents, Trade Mark Attorneys, lawyers and consultants in offices throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Our comprehensive range of services include:

• Protection worldwide

• Enforcement and litigation

• IP valuation and strategy

• Commercialisation

• Portfolio management

• Licensing

• Due diligence

Our team has renowned expertise in all technologies and industry sectors, from computer science, electronics and engineering to life sciences, food and drink, and a whole range of fast moving consumable goods. To ensure best practice at all times, our staff receive ongoing technical and commercial training.

Trade Marks

Patents

Designs

Copyright

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You create the future. We protect it.

Helping you meet your business objectives Our expert, in-depth approach ensures we meet all your objectives.

We provide:

• Single point access to our full range of services

• Access to an extensive pool of expertise at all levels

• In-depth client relationships

• Simple and regular communication

• International capabilities

• Competitive and transparent pricing

• Sophisticated support systems with high level security

• Comprehensive management reports

• Online remote access from a secure client portal

• Client education programmes and secondments

Winning trustEvery day we put our expertise to the test. It has led to us not only winning the trust of our clients, but also winning numerous awards and commendations in all the major legal directories for both the firm and our individual practitioners, including:

• Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars

• IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners

• World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals

• IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists

• Asia IP surveys

• Legal 500

• Chambers

Many of our offices are now also ISO 9001 certified in recognition of their quality management systems.

What our clients say“ Globally attuned, intellectual individuals – their counsel and advice are brilliant.”

“ Marks & Clerk always provide an exceptional service, are always professional and personable, and they are a pleasure to deal with.”

“ International leaders in their fields.”

“ A first class service every time.”

“ They distinguish themselves because they understand us very well.”

“ We use their opinions to guide our commercial strategy and, in turn, the success of our business.”

EuropeUK1. Aberdeenaberdeen@marks-clerk.com +44 1224 957100

2. Birminghambirmingham@marks-clerk.com +44 121 643 5881

3. Cambridgecambridge@marks-clerk.com +44 1223 345520

4. Edinburghedinburgh@marks-clerk.com +44 131 221 7000

5. Glasgowglasgow@marks-clerk.com +44 141 221 5767

6. Londonlondon@marks-clerk.com +44 20 7420 0000

7. Manchestermanchester@marks-clerk.com +44 161 233 5800

8. Oxfordoxford@marks-clerk.com +44 1865 397900

Solicitors solicitors@marks-clerk.com +44 20 7420 0250

Luxembourg9. Luxembourgluxembourg@marks-clerk.com +352 40 02 70

France10. Paris and 11. Sophia Antipolisparis@fr.marks-clerk.com+33 1 41 48 45 00

North AmericaCanada12. Ottawainfo@marks-clerk.ca +1 613 236 9561

13. Torontotoronto@marks-clerk.ca +1 416 595 1155

AsiaChina14. Beijingbeijing@marks-clerk.com +86 10 6238 5058

15. Hong Konghongkong@marks-clerk.com.hk +852 2526 6345

Malaysia16. Kuala Lumpurmalaysia@marks-clerk.com.my +603 2283 8986

Singapore17. Singaporemail@marks-clerk.com.sg +65 6227 8986

InternationalConsultingconsulting@marks-clerk.com

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