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.
Leading partner
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.
Trade mark star
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)
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IT and telecoms
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."
Many innovative online business models on IP and regulatory issues around digital business models, and protection against UK and EU copy sites.
Various rights owners on policing infringing content and merchandise online.
A broadcaster on disputes over rights in well-known broadcast brands, and international protection.
The owner of a number of well-known restaurant chains on all aspects of intellectual pretty protection, policing and licensing.
A film studio on intellectual property policing in respect of prop and costume design and associated merchandising activities.
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