I want to Patent an Invention

Patents are an essential part of protecting technical innovation. They ensure research and development expenditure can be translated into real business benefits. Often if you want to patent an invention it's difficult to know where to start, but engaging with our patent attorneys means that you will be working with experts who truly understand both the technical details of your invention and the commercial objectives that you have.  Many hold PhDs and without exception, have a genuine academic interest in their subject. 

Our patent attorneys work in all technical areas spanning the entire life sciences, chemistry and engineering fields.  We truly understand the technical background fundamental to the preparation or prosecution of an effective patent application and have vast experience in managing patent portfolios globally.  Our Extensions and Exclusivity specialists support both large and small clients with their extensions strategies and filings globally, covering Patent Term Extensions (PTEs), Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) and Regulatory Exclusivity periods. We also assist clients with Plant Variety Inventions and the SPC extensions available for plant protection products.

When time and money have been spent perfecting the aesthetics of a product, you need to make sure it won’t be copied. By working with our designs experts means you’ll have the confidence of knowing that your designs are in safe hands.

We have considerable expertise and success in patent oppositions and appeals before the European Patent Office, both defending and opposing granted patents for our clients.  Our attorneys are highly skilled in preparing persuasive written submissions and presenting strong, legally and technically sound arguments at oral proceedings, which has brought them an enviable success rate.

We will work with you through all stages of the patent life cycle, from strategy and advice on ideas through to drafting, filing and prosecuting to provide you with secure patent protection for your innovation, wherever you need it.  We can also help resolve disputes and work to exploit IP as a commercial asset to support your business ambitions and growth. 

If you need help to review your IP assets, together with any related risks and opportunities we offer IP Audits to assess your existing IP portfolio, providing strategic advice and guidance along the way.  In addition we also offer an in-house patent renewal fee service and along with a streamlined EP validation service.