Mark Heaney
Partner
London
Mark Heaney
Partner
London
Contact Details
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.
Qualifications
Academic
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Experience highlights
Advising a multinational technology corporation on Conversant’s claim for a declaration that it has offered fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms in respect of its standard essential patent (SEP) portfolio.
Advising a manufacturer in the defence industry in respect of a patent for laser devices to counter heat seeking missiles.
Advising Seoul Semiconductor on action concerning semiconductor patents.
Qualifications
Academic
Recognition
One of the most experienced electro-mechanical patent experts in the UK, with a real understanding of what will work and what will not; he brings pragmatic strategy to every case.
Legal 500 UK 2020: Intellectual Property (Leading Individual)
A notable litigator reputed for his experience handling FRAND and standard-essential patent cases as well as advising on potential infringement actions.
Chambers UK 2020 Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
He has strong and extensive relationships with clients in the technology sector among others.
Chambers UK 2020 Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
An ‘exceptional’ telecoms patent brawler.” “He is ready to fight fearlessly when it counts, he is really an excellent strategic litigator who provides a first-rate service at every turn.
IAM Patent 1000 UK 2019
Published work
Mark Heaney, Neville Cordell, Mark Ridgway, Taly Dvorkis (April 2017), First UK High Court judgment in Unwired Planet v Huawei FRAND trial, finds worldwide licence is FRAND, Allen & Overy
Mark Heaney, Mark Ridgway, Taly Dvorkis (November 2016), The UK high court to determine FRAND rates for standard essential patents, Allen & Overy
