Clarke Willmott

Firm overview:

From its regional bases around the UK, Clarke Willmott provides quality, commercially-focused advice on a range of IP issues without the big city price tag. The firm’s services range from working with startups to identify what their legal priorities should be, to guiding listed companies through challenging disputes.

For clients needing patents granted, the firm works closely with external patent attorneys who provide filing services, selecting the right contact based on their experience in the relevant technical sector. Clarke Willmott’s non-contentious patent work includes assessing infringement risks and proposing strategies for mitigating them; providing strategic overviews on patent protection and exposure; and providing specialist corporate support in relation to transactions where patent rights represent high-value assets.

With strong capabilities in contentious matters, lawyers at the firm handle patent actions in the High Court and Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, and co-ordinate multi-national patent enforcement actions.

Team overview:

Clarke Willmott has offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.

Partner Richard Moore is a “sharp and experienced IP litigator with good case management and people skills”, says an industry peer, who rates his “outstanding work” on the patent case between Icescape and Ice-World International that went all the way to the Supreme Court. An experienced advocate, Moore’s work often involves high value IP with an international element, and he is a keen supporter of mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

A partner in the Corporate & Commercial team, Stephen Green specialises in commercial, IP and technology law, and advises on bespoke agreements. Green has worked with clients in a broad range of sectors including cosmetic, hospitality, leisure, retail and sports, assisting primarily to manage corporate risk and potential liability.

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