Awards

Recognition and accolades around the world

As early as 1911 the British press referred to Marks & Clerk as being "recognised as the greatest firm of its kind in the world". Our world-class reputation continues today, with frequent nominations for awards and top rankings in major legal directories and surveys. Below you’ll find some of our more recent awards and accolades from around the world.

“Marks & Clerk has top-quality prosecution services and delivers legal advice that fits in with our organisation and its infrastructure,” enthuses one patron. “It is difficult to find foreign representatives who can provide a really seamless service when it comes to international filings, but you can count on Marks & Clerk to take care of it all.”

IAM 1000 Canada, 2021

“A solid professional substantive patent firm,” Marks & Clerk Hong Kong’s success can be attributed to a diverse team of practitioners from eight jurisdictions. Their combined knowledge enables them to draft and prosecute patents in a wide range of technical areas.”

IAM 1000 Hong Kong, 2021

“Strategic thinkers with deep substantive knowledge and the ability to distil complicated aspects of UK law into (relatively) straightforward decision points. Marks & Clerk would definitely be my go-to choice for UK counsel.”

Legal 500 UK Solicitors, 2021

“Since opening an outpost in Kuala Lumpur over a decade ago, the Malaysian branch of UK patent firm Marks & Clerk remains “strong in inbound patent filings”. The local team is backed by a wealth of patent drafting expertise – especially in the fields of life sciences, information technology and electronics – nestled in a diverse team that speaks more than 10 languages and dialects.”

IAM 1000 Malaysia, 2021

“With Marks & Clerk, I feel strongly that I have selected the best legal advice when it comes to patents.”...This multitalented and multilingual crew contributes six individuals to the prosecution table for 2021 based on their reputation as “highly professional, knowledgeable and helpful at all times”.

IAM 1000 Singapore, 2021

“As one of the UK’s largest and best boutiques, and the most prolific filer of PCT patents in the jurisdiction, Marks & Clerk is a force to be reckoned with in Scotland. From offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, it provides a wraparound patent prosecution service to clients across the industry spectrum, including many leading universities and A-list food and drink players, which are ably served by the firm’s dedicated practice group.”

IAM 1000 UK: Scotland, 2021

“Marks & Clerk is perhaps one of the most successful attempts at a hybrid outfit in Europe: its prosecution division lights a path to patent protection for innovators in new and emerging technological areas; while its litigators go in all guns blazing for the likes of pharmaceutical giants Pfizer, F Hoffmann-La Roche and Genentech.”

IAM 1000 UK: England, 2021

Awards

Recognition and accolades around the world

“A solid professional substantive patent firm,” Marks & Clerk Hong Kong’s success can be attributed to a diverse team of practitioners from eight jurisdictions. Their combined knowledge enables them to draft and prosecute patents in a wide range of technical areas.”

“Strategic thinkers with deep substantive knowledge and the ability to distil complicated aspects of UK law into (relatively) straightforward decision points. Marks & Clerk would definitely be my go-to choice for UK counsel.”

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