Marks & Clerk and Space Network extend partnership to provide global IP support for the space sector
- Andy Campbell
- 16 minutes ago
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Marks & Clerk renews partnership with Space Network for a second year, building on its UK focus to now support hubs across Europe, Canada, North America, and Asia.
World-class IP expertise continues to help start-ups and scaling space companies protect innovation, secure investment, and accelerate growth.
Alignment with Space Network’s global ambitions, ensuring members across international hubs benefit from dedicated intellectual property support.
Space Network, the world’s fastest-growing space sector ecosystem, is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its strategic partnership with Marks & Clerk, one of the world’s leading international intellectual property (IP) firms. This second year of collaboration builds on a successful UK-focused first year, extending support to Space Network hubs across Europe, Canada, North America, and Asia.
Over the past year, Marks & Clerk has played a pivotal role in helping UK-based space companies understand and leverage the value of intellectual property as a driver of growth. From tailored support packages for start-ups to strategic advice for scaling businesses, the firm has enabled members to protect their innovations, attract investment, and strengthen their commercial position.
With the partnership now extending globally, Space Network members will benefit from Marks & Clerk’s international reach and sector-specific expertise across upstream and downstream space technologies. Whether supporting the development of spacecraft systems, satellite data applications, or space debris detection software, Marks & Clerk provides end-to-end IP guidance for companies at every stage of growth.
Dr Phil Merchant, Principal Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney at Marks & Clerk, said:
“In our first year partnering with Space Network we saw the real impact of supporting ambitious UK space companies with world-class IP advice. Renewing this partnership allows us to expand that support globally, working with innovators across Europe, North America, and Asia. Intellectual property is at the heart of commercial success in the space sector, and we’re proud to align with Space Network’s international mission.”
Andy Campbell, Founder and CEO of Space Network, added:
“Marks & Clerk has been an outstanding partner over the last year in the UK, ensuring our members are equipped to protect and leverage their innovations. As Space Network grows globally, their renewal and expansion with us is a perfect fit — matching our ambition to connect and support space companies worldwide with the expertise they need to thrive.”
Marks & Clerk’s renewal as a Space Network partner reflects a shared commitment to empowering the global space economy, ensuring companies across international hubs have access to world-class IP expertise to innovate, protect, and scale.
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About Space Network
Founded in 2023, 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹: To build the world’s most connected and commercially impactful space sector ecosystem - an international network of locally led hubs under the Space Network global brand and leadership.
Space Network is an ecosystem builder, their support is grounded in three core pillars, Support, Connect and Fund. Providing tailored business guidance, meaningful connections between talent, suppliers and intelligent funding solutions to empower space companies to innovate, scale and thrive.
For more information, visit: www.spacenetwork.net