Marks & Clerk, one of the world’s leading intellectual property (IP) firms, has announced six new Partner appointments. The promoted patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys are active in several of the firm’s market-leading fields of expertise including Energy, Additive Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Electronics, Anti-Counterfeiting, Designs and Food & Drink.
“I am delighted to welcome four of our colleagues to the position of Partner in the UK. The appointment of these new Partners reflects Marks & Clerk’s ongoing commitment to developing and advancing IP practitioners across our network. They have demonstrated not only professional excellence but also a commitment to advancing and protecting the interests of our clients and the values of our business,” said Simon Mounteney, Managing Partner (Europe).
Robin Oxley, Chair of Marks & Clerk International added: “We are also thrilled to welcome Jacqueline Chu and Tat Wai Kwok to our partnership. Their expertise in trade mark law and their commitment to excellence align perfectly with our firm's values. As we continue to develop our global reach, their presence in Hong Kong and Singapore will be invaluable in strengthening our position as a leading, international intellectual property firm."
The firm’s new Partners are:
- Susan Bradley, Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative (Oxford)
- Gregory Carty-Hornsby, Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative (Manchester)
- Jacqueline Chu, Solicitor (Hong Kong)
- James Cleeve, Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative (Oxford)
- Tat Wai Kwok, Trade Mark Attorney (Singapore and Malaysia), Advocate and Solicitor (Malaysia) (Singapore)
- Hernán Ríos, Registered and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK) (London)