Mark Wilden

Practice Areas

https://www.3pb.co.uk/barristers/mark-wilden/

Mark Wilden is a commercial barrister specialising in Intellectual Property and Media and Entertainment.

Mark came to the Bar after a successful 15-year career as an audio producer, sound engineer and musician. He worked in house at Oxford University Press for eight years, played drums professionally, performed as a DJ and produced music podcasts through the 2000s. He worked at Carpmaels & Ransford LLP before completing pupillage at 8 New Square Chambers.

Mark acts mostly in the High Court, IPEC, County Court and IPO and accepts instructions in all forms of intellectual property and related causes of action, including contract, technology and economic torts. He acts for clients across the creative and entertainment industries including in music, journalism, film and TV, including very high-profile clients and high value matters.

Mark was shortlisted for Bristol Law Society Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year in 2023 in recognition of his regular pro bono advice clinics for musicians and for SMEs in the creative industries. He also volunteers in the High Court as part of the Chancery Litigants in Person Support Scheme (CLiPS) and is a panel member of Advocate.

Mark is qualified to accept instructions directly from members of the public and professional clients under the Direct Access scheme.

Career

Called 2018

Professional Memberships

IP Bar Association, Chancery Bar Association, Commercial Bar Association