With expertise across hi-tech, software, and manufacturing sectors, to name a few, Marks & Clerk's technical capabilities enable it to operate for pharmaceutical and biotech companies that hold established global presences. Life sciences expert Mike Gilbert, who has handled a range of revocation, infringement, and declaration proceedings, and litigator Dafydd Bevan, who handles a plethora of mechanical, electronic, software, and telecoms mandates, jointly helm the group. Charlie Balme is especially knowledgeable in the field of biopharma patent litigation, while Daniel McGrath is noted for his ability to handle technical patent and SPC litigation.
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Key clients
- Manitou
- Pfizer
- Manthorpe Building Products
- Daiichi Sankyo
- Menarini
Work highlights
- Representing heavy equipment manufacturer Manitou in a multi-jurisdictional, high-value patent infringement and validity action brought by JCB.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mike Gilbert, Dafydd Bevan