Business Details
44 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Intellectual Property Services in London
Established in 1982 by Brian Lucas & Co. Patent & Trademark Attorneys & Co. Patent & Trademark Attorneys, our firm provides strategic intellectual property advice to law firms and corporate clients globally. Our office near London offers easy access to Heathrow and Gatwick airports, serving clients from individual inventors to multinational corporations. We combine technical and legal expertise to deliver tailored IP solutions, specialising in complex cases others deem impossible. Our 24/7 dedication is supported by advanced IT infrastructure, ensuring immediate file access and prompt client responses.Regulated by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board, we maintain rigorous professional standards while prioritising client understanding of business objectives. With decades of collective experience across diverse sectors, our team includes specialists in patent litigation, trademark registration, and international IP strategy. We focus on resolving knotty formalities issues and pushing boundaries of patentability, offering transparent, no-obligation consultations to explore how we can advance your IP goals.
Services
Patent Prosecution
Trademark Registration
IP Litigation
Licensing Agreements
Patentability Assessments
Global IP Strategy
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 accessibility for urgent IP matters
- Our team includes Chartered UK & European Patent Attorneys
- Specialists in resolving complex patentability and formalities issues
- Decades of experience across mechanical, pharmaceutical, and software fields
- Regulated by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board for professional standards
Associations and certifications
- Intellectual Property Regulation Board
What people say
Technical excellence
24/7 availability
Complex case resolution
Global reach
Litigation readiness
Services
Patent Prosecution
We specialise in patent filing and prosecution across mechanical, pharmaceutical, and software technologies. Our expertise handles complex cases with challenging formalities issues, ensuring robust IP protection aligned with business goals. Clients benefit from our technical precision and strategic litigation readiness.
Trademark Registration
Our trademark services cover global registration and enforcement strategies. We advise on brand protection frameworks, managing portfolios for corporations and individual inventors. The team's litigation experience ensures proactive risk mitigation and compliance with international regulations.
IP Litigation
We represent clients in patent and trademark disputes before UK courts and international tribunals. Our litigation approach combines technical mastery with courtroom experience, focusing on cost-effective resolutions that protect commercial interests while maintaining IP portfolio integrity.
People
Brian Lucas
Founder & Chartered Patent Attorney
Graduated in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London. Qualified in private practice before leading a US multinational's European patent operations for seven years. Specialises in complex IP strategy and litigation.
Paul Cole
Partner & Litigation Specialist
Dual-qualified UK and European patent attorney with litigation authorisation. Holds MA in Chemistry from Oxford and LLM in Law. Expertise spans software patents, display technologies, and oil drilling innovations.
Phillip Lucas
Partner & Mechanical IP Specialist
Naval Architecture graduate from University College London. Practising since 1993, focusing on mechanical patents and oil field technologies. Experienced in high-stakes litigation before UK appellate courts.
Gillian Herrod-Hempsall
Counsel & Biotech Specialist
Microbiology graduate from Bristol with seven years in pharmaceutical industry IP. Expert in biotech, diagnostics, and vaccine patents. Returned to private practice after managing global pharmaceutical patent portfolios.
Tony Miller
Counsel & Aeronautics Expert
Aeronautics industry veteran with Ministry of Defence IPR experience. European Patent Attorney specialising in legacy technology patents. Apprenticeship-trained with Handley Page Aircraft Company in 1963.
Questions
What IP services do you specialise in?
We focus on patent prosecution, trademark registration, and IP litigation for complex cases across mechanical, pharmaceutical, and software technologies.
How do you handle urgent IP matters?
Our 24/7 IT infrastructure enables immediate file access and rapid response to urgent patentability issues or litigation needs.
Can you assist international clients?
Yes, we serve clients globally with expertise in international IP strategy and cross-border dispute resolution.
What makes your firm different?
We specialise in technically challenging cases others avoid, combining litigation readiness with sector-specific technical expertise.
Are consultations free?
We offer no-obligation initial consultations to discuss your IP goals and potential strategies.
Reviews (2)
Mark Bidewell
Jun 07, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The most inspiring, innovative, authentic company I have ever visited!
The most inspiring, innovative, authentic company I have ever visited!
Taxi Woking - Pro Cars
Sep 20, 2019
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Great team at Lucas Grup, and a great job from day one. Use them for our taxi company refurb and enlargement, and we have been so pleased we ask their maintenance seens then. Thank you Lucas team, very proffesional, clean and fast as the contract said.
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