Mark Heaney
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
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About
Provided by Mark Heaney
Practice Areas
Mark is known as one of the "go to" patent litigators in the hi-tech sector and is recognised by all major directories as a leading practitioner. He regularly advises on large scale international matters for well-known names in the telecoms, IT and software sectors. Mark is unique in the London IP market with a background and previous career in electronic engineering and a degree in computer science before moving to law, allowing him to talk to clients in their own language.
Mark has been involved in many of the leading cases in the electronics and telecommunications sectors in the UK and much of his work involves cross-border disputes, with litigation often taking place in the UK in parallel with actions in Japan, Germany, the US or the Netherlands.
Chambers Review
UK
Mark Heaney is a notable litigator renowned for his experience handling FRAND and standard-essential patent cases as well as advising on potential infringement actions. He has strong and extensive relationships with clients in the technology sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mark is a very experienced and practical IP lawyer. He spans the spectrum of what an IP lawyer can do."
"Mark is a technical patent lawyer who talks clients' languages. He is a serious litigator and someone you want on your side."
"Mark is a very experienced and practical IP lawyer. He spans the spectrum of what an IP lawyer can do."
"Mark is a technical patent lawyer who talks clients' languages. He is a serious litigator and someone you want on your side."
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