Marcus Sims

My academic background is in chemistry, and my cases span a wide range of chemical technologies including catalysts and pharmaceuticals.

I have completed two extended secondments: one to a multinational consumer goods company, and one to a specialty chemicals and sustainable technologies company. Being immersed in two very different organisations and understanding how clients in these sectors think and operate has been a valuable experience. One of my career highlights has been supporting these companies in their product development by helping them assess the risks along the way to launch. Working as part of a team alongside people with different areas of expertise, such as marketing and R&D, and seeing everything come together and succeed, is highly satisfying.

I have extensive experience in IP due diligence and freedom to operate (FTO) matters, gained in part as a result of these client secondments. I have presented at international IP conferences to share my experience and advice on best practice in approaching freedom to operate assessments. My practice also includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications, as well as contentious proceedings including EPO Oppositions and Appeals.

Passing my professional examinations was a transformative moment for me, and I was pleased to receive three prizes from the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys for my performance in these examinations, and to have been recognised individually by leading legal directories.

Boult offers a friendly and highly collegiate atmosphere to work in. Being surrounded by other experts with different perspectives, who are willing to share their time with you is incredibly useful. Moreover, this provides our clients with access to a wide spectrum of expertise, enabling truly out-of-the-box thinking across a range of IP matters.

“Working as part of a team alongside people with different areas of expertise, such as marketing and R&D, and seeing everything come together and succeed, is highly satisfying.”