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IP expertise across the space sector

Experienced professionals with a passion for the advancement of space technology

The New Space economy is booming. Fresh innovations in both the upstream and downstream space sectors is improving access to space for companies of all sizes. From the development of new spacecraft launch systems and sensor technologies, to innovative software solutions to analyse the wealth of available space data, new technology is changing how we all benefit from humanity’s push to the stars. 

Where new technology is created, valuable IP will follow. Whether you are a start-up or a multinational, your inventions and branding may have world-wide application and we are on hand to ensure your IP is protected.

Specialists

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Phil Merchant

Principal Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative
Phil joined the profession in 2012, and qualified as a European and UK Patent Attorney in 2016. Phil advises on the preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications worldwide. Phil has advised clients of all sizes from start-ups to large global organisations.
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Louise Mansion

Associate Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney
Louise joined Marks & Clerk in 2016 as a Trainee Patent Attorney after having graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a first class masters in Mechanical Engineering.
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Michael Barrett

Partner Registered and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK), Solicitor (non-practising)
Michael has over 15 years’ experience as a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK) and more than 20 years’ experience as a solicitor. He advises brand owners on all aspects of trade mark protection and registration.
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Franziska Luckert

Senior Associate Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative
Franziska assists with a variety of patent matters in the fields of physics and electronics, but specialises in semiconductor and optical technologies.
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Jack Stevenson-Hill

Principal Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative
Jack's patent work focuses on physics, electronics and engineering based technologies.
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Adam Wilson

Associate Registered and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK)
Adam is a Chartered (UK) Trade Mark Attorney, with over 5 years’ experience in the Trade Marks and wider Intellectual Property profession.
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Callum Cook

Trainee Patent Attorney
Callum Cook is a Trainee Patent Attorney, based in our Glasgow office.

Whatever your space or satellite innovation, we have the expertise to match

The space sector applies a wide range of technical disciplines, from Engineering and Physics to Quantum technologies and Computer Science. Our space tech team of IP experts comprises experts with a broad spectrum of technical backgrounds and proven experience in obtaining, enforcing and licensing IP rights worldwide. We are uniquely placed to help across the full range of space-based technologies, from the design of new spacecraft thrusters to software algorithms for space debris detection.

We look forward to working proactively and collaboratively with you to support you at every stage of the IP life-cycle: from identifying IP assets to obtaining protection and enforcing your rights.

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- Thursday, 12 May 2022

Newton and Leibniz. Amundsen and Scott. The Space Race.

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- Thursday, 11 May 2023

Technical challenges of Lunar timekeeping

Many successful innovations seek to solve the problem of keeping time for Earth applications. However, as momentum for space exploration and habitation increases, a new problem is emerging – what do we do about the Moon?
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