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Charlie Balme

Work Department

Intellectual Property

Position

Charlie is a Partner and patent litigator at Marks & Clerk Law who advises clients across a spectrum of fields encompassing biotechnology, medicinal devices, manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications, media and technology.

After playing a leading role in a number of complex and high profile disputes and with over 15 years’ experience, Charlie is recognised as a global leader in life sciences patent litigation. His lead role in the successful, multijurisdictional Chugai Pharmaceutical v UCB case before the UK courts particularly stands out.

Education

Diploma in Intellectual Property Law, Bristol University (2005)

Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales (2003)

LLB (Hons), University of Edinburgh (1998)

Leisure

Away from work, Charlie enjoys ski touring, hill walking and sailing with friends and family.

Mentions

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) • London

Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious)

Industry focus • London

Life sciences and healthcare