How I can help your business

• Guide you through patent strategy for digital technologies and artificial intelligence.
• Advise on securing and managing patent protection across international jurisdictions.
• Provide commercially focused guidance on contentious patent matters and portfolio development.

Overview & Expertise

Mike Williams is a Partner and Patent Attorney based in Manchester, and a UPC Representative. He specialises in patent matters relating to digital technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence. He leads Marks and Clerk’s AI Reports, which analyse trends in patent filings for AI inventions at the European Patent Office.

He holds a master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Manchester, providing a strong technical foundation for advising on complex digital innovations. His experience spans a wide range of computer science fields, including signal processing, image analysis, communications protocols, and computer graphics. He also has expertise in lithographic systems and both analogue and digital electronics.

Mike advises a broad client base including multinational companies, universities, and SMEs. His work includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications across multiple jurisdictions and advising on contentious matters. His combination of technical understanding and commercial awareness means that he provides clear, practical guidance aligned with client objectives.

He is also the Office Managing Partner of the firm’s Manchester office.

Client Work & Case Experience

• Multinational companies, universities and SMEs — advising on patent strategy and portfolio development across digital technologies and artificial intelligence.
• International clients — drafting and prosecuting patent applications for protection in multiple jurisdictions.
• Cross sector innovators — advising on contentious patent matters and dispute related strategy.
• Technology focused organisations — supporting patent work across computer science, electronics, and related fields.