Protecting innovation
since 1852

A modern approach to
IP protection, with the
backing of history

Unrivalled Expertise

Experienced attorneys
from private practice
and industry

Commercially focused

Working with you to
deliver value to your
business plan

Experts in protecting intellectual property - globally

We are a leading firm of UK and European patent and trade mark attorneys. We help our clients obtain, maintain and enforce intellectual property rights globally in all fields - patents, trade marks, designs, plant variety rights, copyright. Working with you to understand your commercial objectives, we can recommend the best strategy for your IP rights.

Our Services

Patents

Protecting the new and inventive technical features of a product, apparatus, process or method.

Trade Marks

Protecting your brand - the signs used in trade to distinguish between the goods or services of different enterprises.

Designs

Protecting the external appearance of a product resulting from the lines, contours or ornamentation, for example.

Copyright

Protecting original artistic, literary, musical or dramatic works and also software, web content and databases.

Plant Variety Rights

Rights granted to the breeder of a new variety of plant to give the breeder exclusive control of the propagating material and harvested material.

Who we can help

If you or your organisation needs to apply for or enforce intellectual property rights anywhere in the world, we can help.

MULTINATIONALS AND LARGE COMPANIES

Whether you are looking for a firm to handle your global IP portfolio or just your European or UK prosecution work, we can help.

SMEs

If your business is considering IP rights for the first time, we will provide clear, pragmatic advice.

UNIVERSITIES

We can help you optimise your strategy for gaining protection for and capturing value from your new technical developments.

ATTORNEY FIRMS

As part of your network, we understand the high level of professional service you require because your reputation is on the line as well.

Our People

What I love about this job is learning about new developments in a wide variety of technologies, and playing my part in helping the client to capture value from their immense creativity and hard work.

Richard Oldroyd

Senior Associate

I love the sheer variety of my work, and find Trade Marks endlessly fascinating. Working in Trade Marks also means I can indulge one of my great passions - shopping - guilt-free.

Jane Martin

BA, MCITMA, RTMA, ETMA, Partner

What I like best about my role is helping to put in place the things needed to protect the commercial benefits of an invention, and ensure they are enjoyed by inventors and applicants.

Rosemary Eve

BSc, CPA, EPA, Partner

I feel very fortunate to be working in a field which I find truly engaging. Protecting and enforcing clients' rights gives me a great sense of satisfaction and is a proactive way of providing legal services, adding value to clients' businesses.

Clare Turnbull

MCITMA, RTMA, ETMA, Partner

Helping clients protect their innovations in the best way possible is very rewarding, but when I see those IP rights helping a client achieve commercial success, that is a good day at the office.

Jonathan Hancox

MA, CPA, EPA, ETMA, Partner

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