Contact Us
Language
English Français 한국어 日本語
Skip to main content

International IP expertise for all data and connectivity technologies

Telecommunications is the largest and fastest growing field of technology in terms of the number of patent applications filed. Our high-tech IP specialists have market-leading experience with expert teams dedicated to each area of telecommunications including:

  • 5G mobile communications, including standard essential patents (SEPs)
  • Internet of Things
  • digital audio and video.

Marks & Clerk’s professionals are not just experts in this field, but across other related technologies, for example, AI and blockchain. We work collaboratively to ensure your IP is properly protected, enforced and its value maximised.

Specialists

for the result you need

Dafydd Bevan

Partner Solicitor (UK)
Dafydd advises clients on the enforcement and commercialisation of intellectual property.

We cover all aspects of IP, from the initial patent filing to representation in court

We invest time in selecting exactly the right team from our large global pool of patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys, commercial lawyers and IP litigators. People whose technical and legal knowledge exactly meets your needs and specialist areas. At Marks & Clerk, we never compromise.

We’re truly global. So whichever markets you’re in or want to move into, with 18 offices across Europe, Asia and the Americas and partnerships with experts across the world, we’ve got you covered.

Clients

Our clients range from global leaders to innovative start-ups and university spin-outs.

Case study

Virgin Media v Rovi/Tivo

We represented Virgin Media in their dispute with Rovi / Tivo. The underlying technologies related to network transmission protocols, content delivery over IP, client-server information exchange, user interfaces.

We successfully revoked all 11 patents asserted in UK litigation in three separate actions across four High Court trials and three appeals. We also filed over 70 oppositions to their portfolio of patents at the EPO, with our combined team of solicitors and attorneys enabling us to closely co-ordinate the litigation and opposition strategy.

Latest Insights

Insight
- 28 July 2021

Sky v SkyKick: SkyKicked into touch

The Court of Appeal finds that a broad specification is not necessarily grounds for invalidity.

On 26 July 2021, the UK Court of Appeal issued its judgment in the long-running trade mark battle between Sky and SkyKick. This has been one of the most eagerly awaited decisions for brand owners in the last few years. The Court of Appeal has reversed the decision of the High Court that Sky’s trade marks were invalid on the ground of bad faith because the specifications were too broad. This is a decision that is likely to be welcomed by many brand owners but as we discuss below does potentially contribute to the issue of cluttering of the register especially in certain classes.
Read more
Insight
- 21 July 2021

A needed boost for innovation in the UK?

Yesterday (20th July 2021), the UK government opened up its new £375 million scheme designed to drive investment in innovative UK firms.
Read more
Insight
- 20 July 2021

© AI and IoT: Canadian Consultation

The goal of this consultation is to ensure that Canada's copyright framework for AI and IoT reflects the rapid advancements in digital technology.
Read more

Stay informed

IP insights direct to your inbox

Subscribe

By continuing to use this website you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy.

Close