Patents provide valuable protection for inventions.

They give businesses an edge over their competitors, help them to attract investment, and provide commercial opportunities through licensing or assignment.

Our IP lawyers can provide you with advice on the commercialisation of these patents and patent disputes across a broad spectrum of technical disciplines.

We advise a wide range of clients, from small UK businesses to leading international industrial corporations. We have in depth knowledge and experience of a range of technical fields, including medical devices and advanced healthcare products, engineering, chemicals, financial services and telecommunications.

Our expertise includes:

• Advising on patent protection and working with trusted patent attorneys to obtain cost effective patent protection suitable to meet your commercial needs and budget
• Disputes and issues related to disputes, including: patent infringement; validity, ownership, amendment and licensing, both in the UK and on a multi-jurisdictional basis
• Patent related transactions including the licensing and assignment of patent portfolios and development agreements