Mark has an unusually broad technical spread to his practice, having extensive experience in both chemical inventions in the fields of chemical engineering, cleantech, fuel cells, nanotechnology and materials science, and mechanical engineering, with a particular focus on automotive and aerospace engineering, medical and surgical equipment, and components for use in the Energy sector. Mark has a passion for the development of more sustainable technologies and is a member of the firm’s Net Zero project group and CIPA’s Sustainability Committee.

Mark has experience of examination, opposition, and appeal hearings at the European Patent Office, as well as contentious matters in other jurisdictions, such as Inter Partes Review proceedings at the US Patent & Trademark Office.

Mark is the relationship partner for several large corporate clients, including a multi-national power company, a global power tool manufacturer and one of the world’s largest energy companies. Mark also has a great deal of experience of supporting start-ups and University spin-out companies to develop legally robust and commercially relevant IP portfolios to enable them to secure multiple rounds of funding, from seed capital through to flotation (IPO) to multi-million dollar legal settlements.

Mark is a passionate advocate for increased diversity in the patent profession and sits on the firm’s EDI Steering Group. He initiated the firm’s first internship program for undergraduates from diverse backgrounds in collaboration with one of the firm’s clients and continues to run the program each year.

Mark has travelled extensively throughout his career, particularly in the US and China. He regularly presents on European IP topics of relevance to local audiences. He has developed an extensive network of US and Chinese-based contacts, including both direct corporate clients and private practice law firms. He is a member of the firm’s Chinese business development group and leads the firm’s US business development group.