UK & European patents

Patent experts that speak your language

With wide-ranging scientific, technical and business backgrounds, our world-class UK and European patent attorneys truly speak the language of inventors and in-house IP professionals. We advise on all aspects of patents, from strategy, prosecution and portfolio management through to litigation and dispute resolution.

Our industry-leading expertise in physics, engineering, chemistrylife sciences, mathematics and software places us at the forefront of innovation in leading-edge technology areas such as AI, blockchain, electric and autonomous vehicles, gene editing and the metaverse.

We represent clients directly at the European Union Intellectual Property Office, European Patent Office and UK Intellectual Property Office.

Extensive direct coverage

Our 23-office network houses over 440 employees, including over 125 attorneys, worldwide.

We can file in any country where IP is available. While we file directly in 15 European countries, for everywhere else we use our trusted network of carefully selected partner firms.

Exceptional client experience

We are known for delivering an exceptional client experience and outstanding quality of work. Our people are engaging, concise and commercially focused, with fast response times. That’s why many of our clients come to us through word-of-mouth and recommendation.

We work with all types of companies, from multinationals to universities and SMEs, as well as outstanding IP firms around the world.

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Dr Russell Thom

Regional Head, Patents UK

Guido Zerbi

Regional Head, Patents Europe

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