Data & Connectivity

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

Philip Cupitt

Partner Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, Patent Attorney Litigator (UK)

Philip is a UK and European Patent Attorney who specialises in protecting inventions in all fields of engineering.

Esther Ford

Partner Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney

Esther has extensive experience in managing international patent portfolios. Her recent technology focus has been in the fields of Internet Service Provision, Semiconductor Devices and the Internet of Things.

Daniel Poh

Partner Registered (SG) and Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney

Daniel is a Singapore Registered Patent Attorney and Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney.

David A Ruston

Partner Canadian Patent Agent

Dave specialises in the field of engineering advising clients on all aspects of IP, from protection through to enforcement and strategic management of third party IP risks.

Zephyr Su

Partner Chinese and Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney

Zephyr is a qualified patent attorney before the PRC patent office and UK Intellectual Property Office.

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

News

- 20 May 2022

AI Report: 2022

Artificial Intelligence enters new phase of growth, as South Korea emerges as a key innovation frontrunner, new analysis from leading intellectual property firm, Marks & Clerk finds.

News

- 19 May 2022

Helen Ren to speak at China Trademark Association and Beijing MOZLEN

On May 26th, Canadian trademark associate, Helen Ren, will present at a webinar series titled “Best Practices for Global Protection of Trademarks and Brands” organized by China Trademark Association and Beijing MOZLEN Technology Co., Ltd.

Insight

- 13 May 2022

Can there be an interim injunction before a patent is granted?

A patentee can bring an action for infringement only once the patent has been granted. The claim need not be restricted to acts committed after grant. It can extend to acts which were committed before the grant but after the date of publication of the patent application.