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Harnessing the power of space-driven innovation has never been more commercially promising as it is now. As these technologies increasingly enter daily terrestrial life amid a period of rapid sector expansion, they are redefining what innovation looks like on Earth and unlocking new opportunities for growth.

Impact Beyond Orbit brings together leading voices to explore this accelerating shift. Through expert insights and real-world examples, it is a practical resource for both innovators and investors to understand how space technology is unlocking commercial potential and transforming sectors, from healthcare and agriculture to manufacturing and sustainability.

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Impact Beyond Orbit

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We are delighted to have partnered with the Space Network. Their Founder & CEO, Andy Campbell, discusses Impact Beyond Orbit:

"From the satellite data that empowers farmers to optimise crop yields, to the orbital monitoring that provides front-line defence against climate change, space-tech has become a vital tool for social and environmental good. We are delighted to join Marks & Clerk in highlighting the innovations doing just that.

As you read through these articles, you will discover how the innovations born from space-tech - medical breakthroughs, water purification and global connectivity - are solving some of our most pressing terrestrial challenges. Space is no longer just a destination. It is a catalyst for a better, more sustainable world. We are proud to be a part of this journey, and we hope this series of articles inspires you to see the night sky not as a void, but as a source of endless solutions."

Space technology specialists

Attorneys and IP specialists

Phil Merchant is a Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative based in Marks & Clerk's Edinburgh office in the UK

Phil Merchant

Principal Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative
Phil joined the profession in 2012, and qualified as a European and UK Patent Attorney in 2016. Phil advises on the preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications worldwide. Phil has advised clients of all sizes from start-ups to large global organisations.
Wilfred So, a Senior Patent Agent specialising in patents and industrial designs, advising clients on complex innovations from AI and quantum computing to aerospace and electric vehicle technologies

Wilfred So

Senior Patent Agent
Wilfred is an Intellectual Property advisor, serving as a registered Canadian Patent Agent and registered U.S. Patent Agent.

Edward Ng

Senior Associate Registered (SG) and Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney
Edward is a Singapore Registered Patent Attorney and Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney.
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Franziska Luckert

Senior Associate Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative
Franziska assists with a variety of patent matters in the fields of physics and electronics, but specialises in semiconductor and optical technologies.
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Callum Cook

Associate Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney
Callum Cook is a Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, based in our Glasgow office.
Eric McNeil is an Associate, Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney based in Marks & Clerk's Glasgow, UK office. He has particular experience working with software inventions, smoking devices, and augmented reality devices.

Eric McNeil

Associate Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney
Eric is a qualified patent attorney with experience working for a wide range of clients from start-ups to large corporations. He has particular experience working with software inventions, smoking devices, and augmented reality devices.
Lim Eng Shan

Lim Eng Shan

Trainee Patent Attorney
Eng Shan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng, Hons) degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), with a specialisation in Intellectual Property for Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Louisa Spillman

Louisa Spillman

Trainee Patent Attorney
Louisa joined Marks & Clerk's Oxford office in 2024 as a Trainee Patent Attorney specialising in electronics and software.
Violet Lee

Violet Lee

Trainee Patent Attorney
Violet graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Biological Chemistry, and received her PhD in Chemistry in 2020 from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Yun-Hang Cho

Yun-Hang Cho

Trainee Patent Attorney
Yun-Hang Cho is a Trainee Patent Attorney at Marks & Clerk with expertise in IP strategies for space, robotics, and manufacturing. He holds a PhD in remote sensing and extensive experience in the space industry.

Aerospace & Space Technologies

IP expertise across the space and aerospace sectors

Aerospace & Space Technologies

International space insights

Quick read - 1st April 2026

Canada’s Place on the Path to the Moon—and the Intellectual Property Behind It

If you are reading this before the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission, then right now US astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover,...
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Quick read - 30th March 2026

UK issues £14m boost to accelerate space technology - A strategic signal to the global space economy?

The UK government has announced a £14.7 million funding call through the UK Space Agency (UKSA), aimed at maturing early‑stage space...
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Quick read - 4th February 2026

Singapore to launch National Space Agency on 1 April to boost space economy

Singapore is set to formally establish the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) on 1 April, marking a strategic shift to consolidate...
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