Clarke Willmott recognised in leading IP rankings
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have been recognised for their expertise in intellectual property work in a prestigious industry publication.
The firm has been rated as “Notable” for its contentious patent work in the World Intellectual Property Review 2025 (“WIPR 2025”).
Clarke Willmott was noted for providing “quality, commercially focused advice on a range of IP issues,” its services ranging from working with start-ups to identify their legal priorities to guiding listed companies through challenging disputes.
WIPR 2025 stated that 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. The firm was noted for its strong capabilities in contentious matters.
Richard Moore, a partner in Clarke Willmott’s commercial litigation team in Bristol, was rated as a “Recommended” national practitioner for contentious patent work and was noted by an industry peer as being a “sharp and experienced IP litigator with good case management and people skills” and for his “outstanding work” on patent litigation matters.
Commercial partner, Stephen Green, who is based in Manchester, was praised for his non-contentious work on commercial contracts, IP and technology matters. He was noted for his work in a wide range of sectors including hospitality and sports.
Clarke Willmott is a national law firm with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.
