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Tech Climbers Greater Manchester list reveal event 

5:00 - 7:00 pm | In person at Peak HQ, 6 Goods Yard Street, Manchester

Marks & Clerk is delighted to sponsor Tech Climbers 2023 in Greater Manchester to help showcase the top performing, IP rich, product-led tech businesses in the North West of England.

Through the publicised list, Tech Climbers is on a mission to highlight trailblazing tech start-ups and scale-ups, connecting them with partners that can offer expertise, funding or support towards their growth.  Since 2019, Tech Climbers has delivered six successful campaigns across Liverpool and Yorkshire, and as a result the region has gained significant traction from investors and entrepreneurs. Tech Climbers has launched in Greater Manchester to ensure that businesses in the region are equipped to take advantage of the local growth opportunities available.

As a leading global intellectual property firm, that works in partnership with tech businesses of all shapes and sizes, we are well versed in providing legal, technical and commercial expertise that is tailored to each client's needs. We shape our services around our clients; protecting, enforcing and maximising the value of their intellectual property to support them in achieving their business ambitions. 

Connect with us, business leaders and founders on 17 October at the Tech Climbers 2023 list reveal event to gain advice from industry experts and partners while celebrating those who have been awarded a place on the inaugural Tech Climbers list. 

To find out more about our role in the programme, please contact our partner, Michael Shaw. 

Discover Greater Manchester's rising tech stars

This event is a high-demand, unique opportunity to learn from speaker panels hosted by Chris Maguire, editor at TechBlast and BusinessCloud and to celebrate this year's cohort. 

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Tech specialists

Photo: Michael Shaw

Michael Shaw

Partner Registered and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK)
Mike is experienced in all aspects of trade mark, copyright and design work, including the filing and prosecution of UK, overseas and international trade mark and registered design applications, and advising on availability and conflicts.

Graeme Murray

Senior Associate Registered and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK)
Graeme Murray is a Registered and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK) with experience in advising individuals, companies and organisations from a diverse range of industries and professions on the selection, protection and exploitation of their brands and designs.

Anis Naidu

Senior Associate Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney
Anis is a Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney specialising in matters relating to chemical, pharmaceutical and medical device technologies.
Photo: Liam O'Connor

Liam O'Connor

Associate Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney
Liam is a Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney specialising in patent matters relating to a wide range of chemical and life science technologies, and has particular expertise in the fields of pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, diagnostics, medical and surgical devices, and formulation chemistry.

Georgia Nichol

Associate Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney
Georgia specialises in patent matters relating to digital technologies, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and image processing.

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