Marks & Clerk is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognised as a top international firm in the IAM Patent 100 2026 rankings, an invaluable resource backed up by analytics underpinning critical firm analysis.
48 individuals from Marks & Clerk have received recognition from across our international network for their expertise, and the firm has again been recognised as a Gold standard firm for our work at the European Patent Office (EPO).
The results in full:
Asia Pacific
Marks & Clerk Hong Kong is Highly Recommended for Prosecution
“Marks & Clerk’s Hong Kong outpost is a long-established practice with a rich history of drawing on immense expertise across the IP spectrum to deliver comprehensive and robust patent protection for industry-altering and cutting-edge technologies.”
Marks & Clerk Malaysia is listed as Gold for Prosecution
“Among the finest IP agencies in the country, Marks & Clerk Malaysia is renowned for its top-tier drafting and prosecution capabilities. The outfit is home to a collection of technically savvy IP experts and a global network of equally skilled practitioners, ensuring comprehensive assistance in even the most complex local, regional and cross-border matters.”
Marks & Clerk Singapore is listed as Gold for Prosecution
“Boasting a well-established practice in all fields of technology, Marks & Clerk Singapore LLP shines as a reliable go-to for proper and efficient advice to its international patrons in several key jurisdictions thanks to its dual-qualified ensemble and extensive partner network across Southeast Asia.”
Canada
Marks & Clerk Canada is listed as Silver for Prosecution
“Marks & Clerk provides a fully integrated IP service, bringing together multidisciplinary and cross-practice teams to advise on the creation, protection and commercial deployment of IP assets. Best known for its strength in drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications, the firm goes well beyond core prosecution work, advising on commercialisation, licensing, transactions, IP due diligence, trade secrets and freedom-to-operate analyses, while also guiding clients on enforcement strategy and pre-litigation dispute resolution with a pragmatic focus.”
Europe
Marks & Clerk England is listed as Silver for Litigation and Prosecution, and Bronze for Transactions
“The team at Marks & Clerk is technically adept and highly responsive, making collaboration smooth and efficient. They perform well under tight timelines, consistently delivering high-quality work within deadlines. Their commitment to thoroughness is evident in both the depth of their patent searches and the attention to detail in their drafting.”
Marks & Clerk Scotland is listed as Gold for Prosecution
“A heavyweight in the IP world, Marks & Clerk brings together scale, technical firepower, and international reach to deliver a truly joined-up service. With a large, deeply specialised team and offices spanning the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia, the firm is built to handle complex, cross-border IP strategies for clients operating at the cutting edge of innovation. Its active role before the UPC further strengthens its ability to guide clients on where and how to deploy their rights for maximum commercial impact.”
Asia Pacific
Monique Chu (Hong Kong)
Zephyr Su (Hong Kong)
Eric Lam (Hong Kong)
Chin Wah Tsang (Hong Kong)
Chris Hemingway (Malaysia)
Fiona Jeffrey (Malaysia)
Priya Krishnan (Malaysia)
James Kinnaird (Singapore)
Daniel Poh (Singapore)
Upasana Patel (Singapore)
Jonas Lindsay (Singapore)
Edward Ng (Singapore)
North America
Amrita V. Singh (Canada)
Kamleh J. Nicola (Canada)
Ian Clark (Canada)
Paul Horbal (Canada)
Jean-Charles Grégoire (Canada)
James Baker (Canada)
Kevin Shipley (Canada)
David A. Ruston (Canada)
Justin Smith (Canada)
United Kingdom
Andrew Docherty (Scotland)
Richard Gibbs (Scotland)
Pamela Bryer (Scotland)
Tim Hargreaves (Scotland)
Mairi Rudkin (Scotland)
Graham McGlashan (Scotland)
David Murray (Scotland)
Alistair Robertson (Scotland)
Mike Gilbert (UK)
Charlie Balme (UK)
Dafydd Bevan (UK)
Daniel McGrath (UK)
Philip Cupitt (EPO and UK)
Kirsteen Gordon (UK)
David Grant (UK)
Thomas Prock (UK)
Will Nieuwenhuys (EPO and UK)
David Robinson (UK)
Philip Martin (EPO and UK)
Daniel Sizer (UK)
Angus Fairbairn (UK)
Mash-Hud Iqbal (UK)
Robin Oxley (UK)
Simon Portman (UK)
David Lang (UK)
Tomas Karger (UK)
Nick McDonald (UK)