Potter Clarkson (Fractional IP Counsel) vs ClearViewIP (S&W Group)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of 11 Best Fractional Chief IP Officer & IP Strategy Providers 2026. Last verified August 25, 2026.
The short answer
Potter Clarkson (Fractional IP Counsel) ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Founders, CEOs and boards of companies with patents, data or know-how earning nothing. Real embedded IP leadership with a 200-strong firm behind it, but your strategist and your vendor are the same shop
At a glance
| Potter Clarkson (Fractional IP Counsel) | ClearViewIP (S&W Group) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / 11 Best Fractional Chief IP Officer & IP Strategy Providers 2026 | #3 / 11 Best Fractional Chief IP Officer & IP Strategy Providers 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Best for | UK and Nordic SMEs needing an embedded part-time Head of IP | Outsourced IP department and deal-driven IP strategy |
| Pricing | pricing undisclosed; fixed monthly retainers and defined service tiers offered | pricing undisclosed |
| HQ | Nottingham, UK | London, UK |
| Founded | — | 2007 |
Potter Clarkson (Fractional IP Counsel)
Real embedded IP leadership with a 200-strong firm behind it, but your strategist and your vendor are the same shop
www.potterclarkson.com/services/fractional-ip-counselSee full entry in 11 Best Fractional Chief IP Officer & IP Strategy Providers 2026
ClearViewIP (S&W Group)
Real ex-CIPO firepower, now absorbed into S&W Group
www.clearviewip.com/See full entry in 11 Best Fractional Chief IP Officer & IP Strategy Providers 2026
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