Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Patent Attorneys in Life Sciences & Medical Technologies
Founded in 1989, Avidity IP has evolved into a highly respected intellectual property law firm with a diverse client base spanning local and international markets. Our team of experienced patent attorneys specialises in Life Sciences and Medical Technologies, offering strategic advice to help clients protect and maximise the value of their innovations. With expertise in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, handling contentious cases, and providing commercial IP strategies, we deliver tailored solutions for complex legal challenges.Our professionals combine deep technical knowledge with industry experience, ensuring robust protection for patents, trademarks, and designs. We maintain strong relationships with leading legal experts and technical specialists to support litigation and due diligence processes. Committed to excellence, we are regulated by IPReg and affiliated with professional bodies such as CIPA. Our mission is to safeguard innovations that drive progress in healthcare and technology while prioritising client satisfaction and ethical standards.
Services
Patent Drafting
PCT Filings
Patent Prosecution
EPO Oppositions
SPC Applications
IP Audits
Portfolio Management
Freedom to Operate
Trademark Protection
Design Registration
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in intellectual property law.
- Our team includes experienced patent attorneys with industry management backgrounds.
- We provide strategic IP advice tailored to commercial needs.
- We offer comprehensive services including litigation support and IP audits.
- Our attorneys have a track record in high-stakes EPO oppositions and appeals.
Associations and certifications
- IPReg
- CIPA
- Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
Services
Patent Drafting
We draft precise patent applications tailored to clients' innovations in Life Sciences, Medical Technologies, and Engineering. Our attorneys ensure compliance with UK and European regulations, securing robust protection for inventions. By combining technical expertise with legal precision, we help clients safeguard intellectual property and maintain competitive advantages globally.
EPO Oppositions
Our team represents clients in opposition proceedings at the European Patent Office, defending or challenging patents in high-stakes cases. With deep knowledge of EPO procedures, we develop strategic arguments to uphold or invalidate patents, ensuring clients' rights are protected in contentious matters.
IP Portfolio Management
We offer comprehensive management of intellectual property portfolios, including audits, risk assessments, and renewal strategies. Our services help clients optimise portfolio value, identify gaps, and align IP assets with business goals, ensuring long-term commercial success and legal compliance.
Freedom to Operate
We conduct detailed freedom-to-operate analyses to assess potential infringement risks for new products or technologies. Our reports enable clients to navigate legal landscapes confidently, avoiding disputes while commercialising innovations in regulated markets like pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Trademark Protection
We provide end-to-end trademark services, from filing and prosecution to enforcement. Our attorneys protect brands across jurisdictions, ensuring trademarks are registered efficiently and defended against infringement, thereby preserving clients' market identity and reputation.
People
Richard Bizley
Patent Attorney
Richard Bizley specialises in Life Sciences patents, with expertise in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. He advises clients on IP strategy and prosecution, ensuring robust protection for innovations in regulated industries.
Dr Suleman Ali
Patent Attorney
Dr Suleman Ali focuses on Medical Technologies and software-related inventions. His technical background in engineering supports clients in securing patents for cutting-edge medical devices and AI-driven diagnostics.
Dr Magda Dineva
Patent Attorney
Dr Magda Dineva specialises in Life Sciences, particularly agrichemicals and personal care. She provides strategic IP advice, helping clients navigate complex patent landscapes and regulatory challenges.
Kevin Parnham
Patent Attorney
Kevin Parnham has extensive experience in engineering patents, including mechanical and sustainable energy technologies. He supports clients in drafting applications and managing global IP portfolios.
Dr Gurpreet Solanki
Patent Attorney
Dr Gurpreet Solanki focuses on Medical Technologies, particularly microfluidics and diagnostics. His expertise ensures clients secure protection for innovations in point-of-care devices and biomarker detection.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in intellectual property law, focusing on patents, trademarks, and designs in Life Sciences, Medical Technologies, and Engineering sectors.
Do you handle international patent filings?
Yes, we assist clients with global patent protection, including PCT applications and national phase filings across key jurisdictions.
What is your experience in Life Sciences?
Our attorneys have decades of experience in Life Sciences, managing patents for biologics, pharmaceuticals, and genomic innovations.
Can you support litigation cases?
We provide litigation support, including EPO oppositions, appeals, and infringement analysis, working with leading legal experts.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are regulated by IPReg and are members of CIPA, ensuring compliance with industry standards and ethics.
