Mark Anderson is the Chairman of Anderson Law and one of the UK’s most experienced advisers on intellectual property law and policy, IP-driven agreements and commercial contracts.
A solicitor with more than 40 years’ experience, Mark is nationally recognised for his work on the full spectrum of IP-related transactions, including research collaborations, innovation and technology projects, licensing arrangements and commercialisation agreements.
He has acted for listed biotech companies, high tech businesses and leading UK universities, and his recent work includes guiding clients through a multi-million pound research collaboration with an international pharmaceutical company and advising on a sophisticated IP assignment.
A recognised authority in the field, his approach combines deep subject matter expertise with a clear understanding of the commercial, strategic and operational drivers that shape clients’ decisions. IAM Patent 1000 notes that “Mark’s expertise in the specific nuances of commercialising university derived intellectual property is exceptional,” praising his ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, accessible advice and describing him as “quite simply the best IP lawyer… with encyclopaedic knowledge and tonnes of practical experience.”
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Mark is highly regarded for his leadership in the sector. He is an Honorary Professor of Practice at University College London, has designed award winning training programmes, is an accredited CEDR mediator, Certified Licensing Professional and a Registered Technology Transfer Professional. Mark is the founder and former Chair of BioLaw Europe and has served on multiple Law Society Councils, including as Chair of its IP Law Committee.
Mark is the principal author and/or editor of several leading texts on intellectual property and contract law and has drafted several hundred template agreements that are used by a range of organisations nationwide.
