Mark Blunden
Partner

Singled out for his pragmatism and negotiation skills

The Legal 500 2006

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Call on 0118 952 7247

In brief

I advise clients on strategic issues regarding the commercialisation of their intellectual property including areas of licensing, product and brand development, exploitation and protection.

In public

As well as being published in the business and technical press, I am frequently approached to provide legal comment in the broadsheets and have been an expert commentator on legal issues on Classic FM's technology slot.

In work

Clients range from companies in the technology and multi media sectors including both leading international Plcs such as ERP Software provider Infor, UK originating businesses such as the Trader Media Group, and owner managed businesses.

Industry associations

I am a member of the Law Society and other memberships include the British Computer Society's specialist IT group, the Society for Computers and Law. I am also advisor to the Federation against Software Theft (FAST).

In the past

South African born I originally qualified as an English barrister and South African advocate before working as an in-house lawyer and then joining Boyes Turner in 1998. I have also previously run my own business.

In my spare time

I enjoy shooting and fly fishing.

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