Michael’s practice involves advice and advocacy on infringement and validity issues concerning all types of IPRs. As such, he deals with declarations of invalidity, revocation, rectification and cancellation of registered intellectual property rights such as trade marks, registered designs and patents. He is often instructed in cases involving the main unregistered IPRs such as goodwill, copyright, designs and confidential information, and also the more unusual rights such as plant varieties, moral rights, database rights and geographical indications. Further, he has been instructed on matters dealing with title to IPRs, Freedom of Information requests relating to IPRs, data protection, the calculation of the financial relief and what other remedies that might be available.

His forte is finding points of law and practice that can be evoked in order to solve a problem that has arisen for the client (be it lay or professional).

In addition, Michael acts as an expert witness on points of English law in foreign cases, and as a mediator in IP cases - in particular where the parties wish to adopt the facilitative approach for their mutual advantage.

Alexandra advises on the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. Her clients range from life sciences companies, such as BTG plc and Vernalis plc, to luxury brand companies such as Moët Hennessy and Richemont.

Alexandra's transaction experience includes advising clients on licensing, partnering, collaboration and R&D agreements as well as on the IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions, investments (including the taking of security over IP) and commercial contracts such as manufacturing and distribution arrangements.

Her dispute experience includes advising clients in relation to claims regarding IP ownership, infringement and validity and in relation to licensing and other contractual matters. She also advises in relation to anti-counterfeiting strategies and enforcement policies. She has experience of both civil and criminal IP litigation.

Mark is an experienced IP lawyer advising on both contentious and non-contentious issues across the full gamut of IP rights.

Mark’s clients range from multi-nationals to start-ups and individuals, but all appreciate his clear, commercially focussed, advice.

Mark has represented clients before the IPEC, the High Court and the Court of Appeal. However, much of Mark’s work has an international focus and he has strong experience of ‘quarterbacking’ international disputes.

Mark’s experience spans several sectors including pharma, FMGC, travel, retail and the creative industries.   

Mark joined Potter Clarkson in 2021 to head up the firm’s London litigation & licensing team.

Mark regularly speaks on IP issues and runs a termly pro bono clinic for students and alumni of the Royal College of Art.

Stephanie specialises in IP, Media and Art law and is developing a chancery and commercial practice. A significant proportion of her practice involves an international element and she has experience acting in cases with disputed jurisdiction. Despite her recent call she is currently instructed in some of the largest and most high profile IP cases currently before the UK courts. She has appeared before the CJEU (General Court), Court of Appeal, High Court and IPEC as well as in registry proceedings before the UK IPO and EUIPO.

Mauro has over 25 years’ experience in advising clients on contentious and non-contentious intellectual property related issues.

Mauro advises on all areas of intellectual property law, including patents, trade marks, passing off, designs, database rights and confidential information. Mauro also advises advertising matters, online infringement and assists clients with multi-jurisdictional IP disputes. He also has experience in acting as a supervising solicitor.