Last week the Scottish Space Network announced the appointment of its first wave of Founding Partners. Marks & Clerk joins Burness Paull, Eureka!Europe, and Johnston Carmichael, bringing an array of knowledge, expertise, support, and resources that will be crucial in fostering innovation, nurturing entrepreneurial ventures, and achieving commercial success for Scotland's space industry.
Since its establishment in 2023, the Scottish Space Network has been committed to supporting the sector by promoting the accomplishments of Scottish SpaceTech companies, attracting investment, nurturing talent, and creating commercial opportunities.
We are delighted to be part of this collaboration and eagerly anticipate the exciting developments ahead.
Read the full announcement below, and find more information via The Scotsman, Scottish Business News, FutureScot, and Scottish Legal News.
"As a firm with a rich history of supporting technological innovation, Marks & Clerk is thrilled to join the Scottish Space Network as a Founding Partner. The space sector in Scotland is rapidly advancing, and we are eager to contribute our expertise in intellectual property to help safeguard and promote the ground-breaking developments emerging from this dynamic industry. We look forward to collaborating with the network and its partners to drive forward the vision of Scotland as a global leader in space technology." - Phil Merchant, Principal Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney.