Patents protect technical developments, which can range from ground-breaking biotechnology to improvements in more established technologies, such as in the fields of mechanical engineering and consumer electronics.
What do we do?
Patent applications
Our team of patent attorneys cover all areas of technology, including life sciences, medical technology, industrial chemistry, software and AI, physics and electronics, and advanced engineering and manufacturing. We work in practice groups according to our areas of technical specialism, including specialist life sciences and chemistry teams, to ensure we draft patent applications that are comprehensive and technically accurate to provide an optimal scope of patent protection.
Representation before the UK and European Patent Offices
We file hundreds of new patent applications each year for our UK and overseas clients. Our services include:
- advising on patent filing strategies;
- preparing and filing new UK, European and international applications;
- overcoming objections during patent examination;
- administration of application procedures and formalities;
- handling annuities and renewal of registered rights;
- recording assignments and changes of ownership.
International portfolio management
One of the crucial decisions in any patent strategy is where in the world to obtain patent protection. We have significant experience in securing patent protection in key territories around the world. We advise on patent strategy and coordinate international patent protection through our network of trusted overseas patent attorneys.
Who do we help?
We work directly with a large variety of businesses, including:
- major multinational companies, providing support to their own in-house IP teams;
- universities and academic institutions developing new IP to exploit in partnership with industry;
- established manufacturers who are funding R&D to add value or improve efficiency;
- high-growth start-ups and spinouts with disruptive technology looking to build value through IP protection.
Despite the wide range of organisations we serve, all are linked by a commitment to innovation for driving positive change.
In addition to our direct clients, we have a strong network of overseas associates, collaborating with attorney firms in many countries around the world.