Marks & Clerk has a national IP practice that comprises solicitors, patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys. Partner Simon Portman is the key contact in its  Cambridge office, where the focus is on the commercialisation of IP and other issues with a commercial component, including strategy, risk limitation, due diligence, brand protection, portfolio management, commercial contracts and industry-specific regulatory issues. Portman frequently advises companies on AI patent applications, including compliance issues within the EU AI Act.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Work highlights

  • Giving specialist legal advice to numerous clients on evolving IP and regulatory framework for AI, including the EU AI Act, UK, US and Asia.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simon Portman