Marks & Clerk

Marks & Clerk LLP is one of the world’s leading intellectual property law firms and one of the UK’s largest firm of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. We work at the forefront of technology, across many different scientific fields, helping clients make the most of their inventions and grow their businesses. We work across the three key areas of Engineering & Physics, Software and Electronics and Chemistry and Life Sciences. We provide a comprehensive range of intellectual property services to a variety of clients, from multinational corporations to the latest start-up ventures, in all sectors worldwide.

The role of a patent attorney is varied, working with a fantastic range of clients to secure patent protection, locally and globally. Patent attorneys provide an essential interface between science, commerce and law. The role involves regular client interaction, scoping inventions and determining how the client can use them to gain a strategic advantage in their sector.

Our international coverage is extensive, with a network of offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We value diversity and support an inclusive working environment, where different ideas, cultures and backgrounds are celebrated. The mental health and wellbeing of our employees is paramount and our working practices are developed to reflect this.