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Mark Owen

Mark Owen

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Mark is an IP lawyer in our Technology, Media & Communications sector advising on trade mark, copyright and other "soft" IP issues. 

Mark is recognised as one of the UK's leading IP lawyers. He advises businesses - particularly from the media, entertainment and technology sectors - on IP strategy, exploitation, use and protection. He's an international adviser, and a member of the California Bar.

Mark specialises in issues involving copyright, digital media, trade marks, trade secrets, and designs. His advice covers trade mark and design protection and portfolio management. Mark has particular expertise in respect of digital media and the impact of IPRs on emerging business models.

Expertise

Services and Groups

Brands & advertising
Copyright & media law
Multi-service
Artificial intelligence
Trade secrets

Sectors

Technology, media & communications
Hotels, hospitality & leisure
Consumer & retail
Music
Edtech
Advertising & marketing
Adtech
Games and gambling
Cryptoassets, blockchain and distributed ledger technology
Machine learning

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CV

Since 2024 Consultant
2017 - 2024 Partner and Head of the UK Technology, Media & Communications Industry Group and IP & Media Practice, Taylor Wessing
2013 - 2024 Partner, Taylor Wessing
1998 - 2013 Partner and Head of IP Practice, Harbottle & Lewis LLP
1993 - 1998 Associate, Clifford Chance
1992 - 1993 Associate, Brown & Bain
1989 Admitted as lawyer, England & Wales
1993 Admitted to the Bar,California
1985 LLB, King's College, London

Career

Since 2024 Consultant
2017 - 2024 Partner and Head of the UK Technology, Media & Communications Industry Group and IP & Media Practice, Taylor Wessing
2013 - 2024 Partner, Taylor Wessing
1998 - 2013 Partner and Head of IP Practice, Harbottle & Lewis LLP
1993 - 1998 Associate, Clifford Chance
1992 - 1993 Associate, Brown & Bain

Education

1989 Admitted as lawyer, England & Wales
1993 Admitted to the Bar,California
1985 LLB, King's College, London

Publications

Quashed – what’s next for private copying in the UK?
Regulating Native
EU copyright reform - a pirate takes the helm
Katy Perry's Left Shark spurs 3D printing copyright battle
The Innocent Smoothies case and equitable assignment of copyright

Memberships & Associations

California Bar
Law Society's Intellectual Property Committee
INTA's Internet Committee
E-Commerce Law Reports, Editorial Board

Additional languages

English

Awards

Legal 500 UK 2025

Featured

Leading partner

Chambers and Partners UK 2024

Intellectual Property – Band 2: Mark Owen is recommended for his stewardship of complex trade mark and copyright disputes. He also represents clients on intellectual property transactions. His recent work has seen him represent leaders in gaming and social media.

Managing Intellectual Property – IP Stars 2024

Trade mark star

Legal 500 UK 2024

Leading Individual – Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design

Recommended: IP – Trademarks

Recommended: IP – Copyright

Recommended: Data – Information Technology

Intellectual Property - Band 2: Mark Owen is recommended for his stewardship of complex trade mark and copyright disputes. His recent work has seen him represent leaders in gaming and social media. "Mark Owen always gives a balanced view and is great at handling cross-border matters." "Mark is a very good solicitor and delightful to work with."

IP (trademarks, copyright and design (including trade secrets)) - Leading Individual: For copyright matters, we consider Mark Owen a go-to partner. His responsiveness, legal acumen, business-savvy and creativity set him apart from countless other UK lawyers.’

Intellectual Property: "Mark Owen is recommended for his stewardship of complex trade mark and copyright disputes. His recent work has seen him represent leaders in gaming and social media." "Mark Owen is a class-act litigator - tough but fair and thoughtful with it."

IP - trademarks, copyright and design (Leading individual)

IT and telecoms

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Leading individual - Intellectual Property (Band 2): Mark Owen is roundly praised for his stewardship of complex trade mark and copyright disputes. A source says: "He is very practical, sensible and easy to get on with."

Recommended lawyer - Brand management

Trade mark star

Leading individual - Prosecution and strategy (Silver): Owen heads the group’s UK IP and media practice. A member of INTA’s internet committee, he is especially well connected to top Silicon Valley clients. “An exceptional adviser in IP, advertising and unfair competition matters, Mark is insightful, pragmatic and to the point. For contentious UK trademark matters, he should be at the top of the list.”

Leading individual - Intellectual Property (Band 2): Mark Owen is a leading copyright, designs and trade mark expert with an impressive client roster in digital media. A market source says: "He's a real standout."

Leading individual - Intellectual Property

Leading individual - Intellectual Property (Band 2): Mark Owen is a copyright, designs and trade mark specialist with a large client following among consumer brands and digital media companies. One client says: "He provides really commercial advice and is my first port of call for any contentious IP matters."

Experience

Many innovative online business models

Many innovative online business models on IP and regulatory issues around digital business models, and protection against UK and EU copy sites.

Mark Owen

Content platforms

Content platforms on a joint venture for a music streaming service.

Mark Owen

Various rights owners

Various rights owners on policing infringing content and merchandise online.

Mark Owen

A broadcaster

A broadcaster on disputes over rights in well-known broadcast brands, and international protection.

Mark Owen

A restaurant chain

The owner of a number of well-known restaurant chains on all aspects of intellectual pretty protection, policing and licensing.

Mark Owen

A film studio

A film studio on intellectual property policing in respect of prop and costume design and associated merchandising activities.

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Mark's news & insights

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21 May 2024
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14 February 2024
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