Mark Pearce

Mark helps clients to protect and exploit their intellectual property, whether it's a new technology or brand. He makes IPR law clear and helps clients to develop effective strategies. He enjoys getting to know clients' businesses and making IPRs work to help them grow and prosper.

Mark recently worked on a case involving a small engineering business being sued for patent infringement by a US multinational. The client could not, realistically, afford full blown High Court proceedings. He realised that the client had a strong case on one point, which threatened the claimant's patent. Focussing all of their attention on that point the team made clear that they weren't going to fight the other issues. This high risk strategy was the only one the client could afford. After negotiating a free licence the client now regards Mark as a strategic adviser, not just a lawyer.