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Sir Dugald Clerk, inventor of the two-stroke engine, was born in Glasgow in 1854 and went on to co-found Marks & Clerk.
By helping to protect the emerging technologies of heavy industry, our Glasgow practice was also ‘Clyde-built’. Today, the office is situated at The Beacon in the heart of Glasgow’s business district. Here our UK and European Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys work to protect the innovations, designs and brands so vital to our start-up, SME, university and multinational clients.
Our Glasgow office has particular strength in mechanical engineering, electronics and energy (renewables and oil and gas), and has a thriving domestic and international life sciences (pharmaceuticals and biotechnology) practice. From patentability opinions and drafting to infringement and opposition advice, the office can provide specialist and tailored intellectual property services to support businesses of all shapes and sizes.
This year is a particularly special year for Glasgow as the city marks its 850th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we will be celebrating Glasgow's rich history and invaluable contributions to industry through a series of thought leadership and articles you can find below.
Marks & Clerk celebrates Glasgow 850
GLASGOW 850: Glasgow’s Chemical Pioneers - Innovations that Changed the World
Scotland is renowned for its history of innovation. Glasgow, as Scotland’s largest city and multi-university heritage, has often been at the forefront of this innovation, boasting numerous inventions generated by individuals who were either born, educated, or who worked in the city.
GLASGOW 850: Glasgow - The Birthplace of the Obstetric Ultrasound
The medical ultrasound scanner must surely rank as one of the most significant medical breakthroughs of the 20th century and its impact has been felt worldwide. As Glasgow celebrates its 850th anniversary, we've taken a closer look at how the city played a pivotal role in the development of the first obstetric ultrasound scanner.
GLASGOW 850: From Pint to Plate - Glasgow's Historic Food & Drink Brands
As we continue to celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, our latest article in the series explores the city's legendary food and drink heritage, from Tennent's to Tunnock's - and the remarkable trade mark history behind these iconic brands.
GLASGOW 850: Glasgow's electronics pioneers
Glaswegian inventor James Goodfellow filed a patent for the PIN system in 1966. However, John Shepherd-Barron was hailed as the inventor of the cash machine for decades, based on his system using irradiated cheques. Using his patent as proof, Goodfellow set the record straight and was awarded an OBE in 2006.
GLASGOW 850: Glasgow's space pioneers
Check back in July to see how Glasgow has defied gravity with its contribution to the space sector
GLASGOW 850: Glasgow's energy pioneers
Check back in August to learn more about how Glasgow has changed the energy industry
GLASGOW 850: Glasgow's fashion pioneers
Check back in September to find out how Glasgow catwalked into the fashion history books
GLASGOW 850: Glasgow's intellectual property pioneers
Check back in October to learn why Glasgow has played such an important role in the history of Marks & Clerk - and why we are so proud to continue to work with the best innovators in the city today
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