Industry 4.0

Real understanding of the technologies that underpin Industry 4.0

International expertise across multiple sectors and technologies

Digitalisation is reaching industries and sectors in new ways to create Industry 4.0. These emerging, connected and smart technologies may not be core to your business but are revolutionising our world in such a way as to have huge implications for your processes, products, services and markets. With a large team with exceptional technological expertise, Marks & Clerk can select people exactly right for your needs, sector and the technologies you are using.

Specialists

for the result you need

Michael Moore

Partner Solicitor (UK)

Michael advises clients on the commercialisation, monetisation and enforcement of intellectual property assets. He advises across a broad range of sectors including electronics, life sciences, transport and energy and has a strong interest in emerging technologies including AI and Additive Manufacturing.

Matthew Pinney

Partner Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney

Matthew specialises in the fields of electronics, mobile telecommunications, software and mechanical devices.

Ed Round

Partner Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney

Ed advises clients operating in a variety of business sectors, with a focus on advanced electronic and data technologies.

We'll enable you to capture and maximise the value in your innovation

Technological expertise

At Marks & Clerk you’ll find people with a real understanding of the detail of the technologies that underpin Industry 4.0 including:

Internet of Things
AI and machine learning
data and connectivity (including 5G)
3D printing
extended reality
blockchain technology
sensor and actuator technologies.

Our expertise across these areas is combined with our depth of knowledge of all the aspects of engineering, science and the businesses that are being impacted by Industry 4.0. From product research and discovery, through to product design and manufacturing processes.

Multidisciplinary teams

By working in multidisciplinary teams, we’re able to relate this digital technology to applications and uses in many different scenarios. And harness our knowledge to enable you to capture and maximise the value in your innovation.

Collectively, we cover all aspects of IP and work to provide holistic advice from reviewing your intangible assets (patents, trade marks, copyright and designs) to patent applications and brand strategy.

In addition to our patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys, we have a team of commercial lawyers who can advise on matters such as contracts, license agreements, freedom to operate and due diligence. Our IP litigators have a very high success rate in clearing the way for businesses to enter the market.

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.