How I can help your business

• Be a trusted long-term partner to businesses of all scales from start-ups and SMEs, Universities to large corporates advising you on local and global patent and IP strategy.
• Guide you through complex patent matters, including cross-border due diligence and product clearance projects.
• Represent you in examination and opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office.
• Develop and manage patent portfolios, including building protection strategies in technically and legally challenging areas.

Overview & Expertise

Tim Hargreaves is a Partner based in Marks & Clerk’s Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, and a Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney and UPC Representative.

He has over 25 years’ experience in the patent profession, working both in the UK and internationally.

His practice spans a wide range of technologies, including electronics, physics, medical devices and medical imaging, as well as software and computer-implemented inventions. He has particular experience in securing patent protection in complex and evolving areas, including machine learning, business methods and inventions at the boundary of patentability.

Tim advises clients ranging from multinational organisations to SMEs, universities and start-ups. His experience in these areas helps clients to navigate complex patent landscapes and develop effective protection strategies aligned with commercial objectives.

He also regularly represents clients before the European Patent Office in both examination and opposition proceedings and advises on international portfolio strategy and enforcement considerations.

Client Work & Case Experience

• Multinational organisations, SMEs, universities and start-ups — advising on patent strategy and building portfolios from initial filing through to international protection.
• Cross-border projects — supporting large-scale due diligence and product clearance work across multiple jurisdictions.
• Technology clients — securing patent protection in complex areas including software, machine learning and business methods.
• European Patent Office representation — acting for clients in examination and opposition proceedings.