IAM Patent 1000 has once again recognised Marks & Clerk as a leading international firm in its 2023 rankings bestowing top tier status to our teams across our global network.
An incredible 42 individuals from Marks & Clerk have been honoured for their unrivalled commitment to the firm’s clients – an increase on last year’s rankings. The firm has also been recognised as a leading International firm in its field of expertise within Patent Prosecution, Litigation or Transactions across the three continents it has offices.
We are thrilled to have also been listed under the EPO rankings, receiving the highest distinction of Gold.
IAM 1000 is a certified ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world class legal patent expertise. As with previous editions, to arrive at the 2023 rankings, IAM undertook an exhaustive qualitative research project to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions. When identifying the leading firms, factors such as depth of knowledge, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically instructed were all taken into account, as well as positive peer and client feedback.
The results in full:
Asia Pacific
Marks & Clerk Hong Kong is Highly Recommended for Prosecution
‘A practice distinguished by its technical fluency and international presence, Marks & Clerk’s Hong Kong office is an integral part of its expansive international network advising multinationals on protecting their IP rights. Consisting of patent practitioners qualified in seven jurisdictions, the group is fully capable of drafting and prosecuting patents as per different regions’ specifications.’
Marks & Clerk Malaysia is Highly Recommended for Prosecution
“Marks & Clerk is a patent agency of distinction. It is professional, timely, reliable and provides clear explanations. One of the most difficult aspects of patent work is being able to understand and draft a clear description of an invention. Marks & Clerk has always done just that.” A premier patent agency in Malaysia, Marks & Clerk boasts a squad of 15 IP professionals with strong technical capabilities.’
Marks & Clerk Singapore is listed as Gold for Prosecution
‘With virtually all disciplines on lock, only few outfits can match the technical capability of Marks & Clerk. Domestic research institutes and international players alike flock to the doors of its polyglot, multicultural cadre. A record-breaking total of seven patent attorneys at the Singapore office have been featured on our prosecution table this year.’
Europe
Marks & Clerk has received the highest distinction of gold, under the European Patent Office Listing
Marks & Clerk England is Gold for Prosecution, Silver for Litigation and Bronze for Transactions
‘Clients rave about their experiences with Marks & Clerk. “The typical quality of service from M&C is extremely high. Its attorneys provide very clear and efficient service, excellent support and expertise. The breadth of knowledge and technical understanding, demonstrated by its team of patent attorneys, has been at a consistently high level and has led to successful grant of patents in a range of territories around the world.’
Marks & Clerk Scotland is listed as Gold for Prosecution
“I would highly recommend the team at Marks & Clerk. We have relied on them for over 30 years, over which the firm has reviewed and adapted their service to align with our changing needs. They are always available to address our queries and we consider them part of our team. There's no substitute for this depth of and trust in the relationship.”
North America
Marks & Clerk Canada is ranked Silver for Prosecution
‘The Canadian outpost of Marks & Clerk is a crucial cog in the larger international machine, and it advises clients of all shapes and sizes on their IP rights.’
The firm sends personal congratulations to each individual recognised:
Asia Pacific
- Matthew English (Singapore)
- Jim Greene-Kelly (Singapore)
- Chris Hemingway (Malaysia)
- Fiona Jeffrey (Malaysia)
- James Kinnaird (Singapore)
- Priya Krishnan (Malaysia)
- Michael Lin (Hong Kong)
- Gianfranco Matteucci (Singapore)
- Magdelene Ong (Singapore)
- Upasana Patel (Singapore)
- Daniel Poh (Singapore)
- Gerald Samuel (Malaysia)
Europe
- Charlie Balme (UK)
- Dafydd Bevan (UK)
- Pamela Bryer (UK)
- Graham Burnett-Hall (UK)
- Paul Chapman (UK)
- Philip Cupitt (EPO)
- Andrew Docherty (UK)
- Angus Fairbairn (UK)
- Richard Gibbs (UK)
- Mike Gilbert (UK)
- Kirsteen Gordon (UK)
- Timothy Hargreaves (UK)
- Mash-Hud Iqbal (UK)
- Robert Lind (UK)
- Philip Martin (EPO)
- Graham McGlashan (UK)
- David Murray (UK)
- Will Nieuwenhuys (EPO)
- Robin Oxley (UK)
- Simon Portman (UK)
- Thomas Prock (UK)
- David Robinson (UK)
- Jonathan Stafford (UK)
- Sheila Wallace (UK)
North America
- James Baker (Canada)
- Ian Clark (Canada)
- Jean-Charles Grégoire (Canada)
- David A Ruston (Canada)
- Kevin Shipley (Canada)
- Amrita V Singh (Canada)
- Kamleh J. Nicola (Canada)
Read the rankings in full.