Marks & Clerk

On Thursday 14 November, Marks & Clerk is sponsoring the “Marketplace” day at the Manchester Animation Festival. The Manchester Animation Festival runs from 10-14 November and is the UK’s largest #animation festival celebrating all things in the animated art form. The event will feature animated short competitions, feature films and retrospective screenings as well as workshops, networking events, panel discussions and masterclasses from the industry’s finest. Graeme Murray, Michael Barrett and Tia Ilana A. will all be in attendance so please reach out to them if you'd like a chat or drop by our stand in the Marketplace (Bridgewater Hall). For more information about the festival or to book tickets, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eQm4JdP #intellectualproperty #trademarks #brandprotection

Day one of the #UTConference is here! We’re thrilled to kick things off with an insightful IP and AI seminar delivered by Michael Barrett and Simon Portman from Marks & Clerk. If you’re attending, feel free to stop by and say hello we’d be happy to answer any IP-related questions. #IP #Trademark #AI #Seminar

AI Report 2024 - OUT NOW. Our fourth annual AI Report reveals an exciting shift: Green AI is accelerating, with patent filings in the energy sector up by 35%. As the leading filer of European AI patents, Marks & Clerk is uniquely positioned to provide expert insights on this transformative trend. Key findings in this year’s AI report include: 🌍 AI used for green technology enjoys higher grant rates at the European Patent Office 🌳 Growth in overall AI patent filings is slowing but growth in Green AI patent filings very strong at 35% in 2023 🌍 European applicants make up a bigger proportion of Green AI filings than general AI filings, but remain under-represented compared to global peers 🌳 AI regulation is gathering pace in major jurisdictions. Whether this will help or harm AI innovation remains to be seen Drawing from EPO data and insights from our team of world-leading AI specialists, this report explores how AI is powering the future of clean energy. Read more detailed analysis and download the report in full on our website. #energytransition #ai #netzero #artificialintelligence #patents https://lnkd.in/etzaVDMY

This time next week, John Ferdinand, Catherine Lovrics, Michael O'Neill and Robecca Davey will be heading to the International Trademark Association (INTA) Leadership Meeting which takes place from 12-15 November in New Orleans, Louisiana. The meeting enables INTA members who volunteer on committees and project teams to get together and discuss the latest trends and developments in the industry. Please get in touch with one of the team if you’d like to meet up with them at the event. https://lnkd.in/eSubJK7D #trademarks #brandprotection #intellectualproperty

Join us at ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference, the world’s largest and most influential gathering for energy industry professionals in Abu Dhabi from 4-7 November 2024. Andrew Docherty and Tomas Karger, will be attending and are on on-site to discuss your specific needs and provide tailored solutions to protect and maximise the value of your intellectual property. Connect with our experts and learn about the latest trends and developments in the energy sector. #ADIPEC2024 #IP #Energy #Innovation #Patent #AbuDhabi

Are you an investor? Would you like to know what to look for when assessing a company's IP? Join Green Angel Ventures 4Thought Friday webinar session today at 12pm. Marks & Clerk Matt Pinney will be delivering on the subject and available to answer your questions. The session is FREE. Please sign up using the below link 👇 #IP #investors

We are thrilled to welcome the #InnovatorsClub run by the Science Entrepreneur Club to our London office on 14 November 2024. At The Celebration Showcase, the cohort comprising of start-ups across the life sciences sector will pitch their ideas to the #BioCapitalNetwork and an expert panel. Joining our panel are Roona Deb from Marks & Clerk and Amanda Keightley-Pugh from the London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC). The winners will be announced that evening and the event will conclude with a drinks reception and networking. #LifeScience #Innovation #IP #Networking #Startups

Last week, we had the pleasure of sponsoring the Scale Up Summit as part of TechWM’s Birmingham Tech Week.   Covering a wide range of topics the event offered advice and best practice for tech entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey.   Philip Cupitt took part in a panel session that explored “Startup priorities” and Martin Hyden was part of the judging panel for the Tech For Good category at the Tech Awards. Congratulations to the winner, Black Space Technology!   Alongside this, we hosted our own fringe event “Tech Growth Forum - Attract investment and gain a competitive edge” which saw entrepreneurs hear valuable advice from Tribosonics CEO Glenn Fletcher and Midven Investment Director Surjit Kooner, as well as our patent and trademark experts.   It was great to meet so many inspiring entrepreneurs! #BirminghamTechWeek #BTW24 #Innovation

We are thrilled to announce that Maria Wei has joined the firm as a senior associate within the firm's Canadian patent team! Maria is a #lawyer, #engineer and #patent agent, she has extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent and design applications and managing complex global IP portfolios. She specializes in #electrical and software #technologies and has a passion for supporting #startups and #innovators. Learn more about Maria here: https://lnkd.in/eJb_istE #intellectualproperty #startuptech #innovation #wearegrowing #dreamteam

When will company directors be personally liable for acts of wrongdoing by their company? And what profits will they have to account to the injured party for? These questions were considered by the Supreme Court in the context of a trade mark infringement case in Lifestyle Equities v Ahmed. Natalie Welch explores the details of the case here: https://lnkd.in/dFCpdt55 #intellectualproperty #trademarks #brandprotection