Kilburn & Strode
Mark Abthorpe is a Partner at Kilburn & Strode since April 2018, previously holding the position of Senior Associate at Carpmaels & Ransford LLP from October 2005 to March 2018. With expertise in managing European and global patent portfolios for multinational corporations like Johnson & Johnson and Invista, as well as assisting domestic start-ups, Mark led business development initiatives in both the UK and the US and was involved in the recruitment, training, and mentoring of professional staff. Mark is a qualified European and Chartered Patent Attorney, having begun the career as a Trainee Patent Attorney after completing an Erasmus program at Philipps-Universität Marburg, where polymeric bisphosphonates were synthesized. Mark's educational background includes a MA and MSci in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge and a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary University of London.
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Kilburn & Strode
At Kilburn & Strode, we work collegiately as a firm, pooling our knowledge and experience, and collaboratively with our clients to achieve their goals. Established in 1906, we have grown to become one of Europe's leading patent and trade mark firms. We’re known for professional, commercially-minded advice delivered in plain English by expert attorneys. We believe in tailoring our approach to fit each client and we thrive on the challenge of helping them to navigate the complex world of patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. In every case, no matter how complex the issue or competitive the market, we are focused on helping our clients to protect and profit from their ideas.