Mark joined Rawlison Butler in 1997. His portfolio currently includes work on brand protection, intellectual property, outsourcing, licensing, distribution, agency, major and long-term supply, franchise and advertising, sponsorship and public relations agreements and the impact of EU and UK competition law on IPR.

His work has progressively taken on an international flavour. He was heavily involved in the negotiation and drafting of contractual arrangements for a major overseas client in respect of the acquisition by that client of a business division of British Airways and the outsourcing to that client of British Airways' mission critical reservation and departure control systems.

Rawlison Butler is an Associate member of INTA (the International Trademark Association).

Partner, IP team

Clive's workload involves advising clients on contentious issues concerning IPR, commercial contracts, insurance and commercial arbitration work.

Clive has extensive experience in advising and representing clients in litigation involving infringement of design rights, copyright, trade marks, passing off and duties of commercial confidence. Clive acts both for UK companies and UK subsidiaries of multi-national corporations on international disputes.

Rawlison Butler is an Associate member of INTA (the International Trademark Association).

Stuart is regularly involved in IPR dispute resolution, and is a CEDR (Centre for Dispute Resolution) accredited mediator.

Recent examples of Stuart’s work include dealing with trade mark and copyright disputes for a large automotive manufacturer, and the enforcement of IPR on the Internet. Project managing large commercial disputes is one of Stuart’s key skills.

Rawlison Butler is an Associate member of INTA (the International Trademark Association).