Events

Sport has become one of the most powerful platforms for brands seeking to drive growth, engage audiences and create meaningful cultural relevance. From global sponsorships and strategic partnerships to intellectual property licensing and fan engagement initiatives, organisations are increasingly looking beyond traditional marketing to unlock long-term commercial and social value.

Glasgow Tech Week: Intellectual Property Strategy Sprint

Join us at the CIPA UPC Conference 2026, a leading forum examining the evolving role and impact of the Unified Patent Court. Greg Carty-Hornsby will speak in the session“Caselaw 2 – Practical playbook: Evidence, Experts & Procedure”, sharing practical insights into key procedural and evidential issues arising from UPC litigation.

The official launch of #21towatch 2027 spotlighting early-stage innovators across AI, deep tech, life sciences, biotech, climate tech and more.

This industry-driven event is for in-house counsel, patent litigators, and intellectual property leaders navigating the complex and fast-evolving life sciences disputes landscape. The focus? To provide the latest insights into patent litigation while staying updated on legal developments in North America and beyond.

The invitation only summit brings together leaders from biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, investment and research communities to explore new opportunities for innovation, collaboration and growth across the UK and Central and Eastern Europe.

How does intellectual property help transform cutting-edge innovation into a scalable, fundable and globally competitive business

MD Future 26 brings together leaders from industry, academia, startups, investment and government to explore the future of AI, compute and frontier technologies in the North. Tom Gregory will be attending on behalf of Marks & Clerk, which is proud to be a member of Manchester Digital.

The future of AI is advancing at pace. Is your organisation ready for the legal challenges that come with it? We're excited to partner with Crafty Fest: Europe 2026 in Amsterdam on 24 September, where legal professionals from across Europe will come together to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore the issues shaping the future of the profession.