Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Intellectual Property Solutions
J A Kemp is a leading intellectual property firm with specialists across the full range of IP services and sector specialisms. Our expertise spans patents, trademarks, designs, and IP strategy, serving clients globally in biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and advanced technology sectors. With a client-focused approach, we combine technical excellence and strategic insight to protect and enhance intellectual assets.Our team of qualified attorneys provides tailored advice on portfolio management, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance, ensuring robust protection aligned with commercial goals. Recognised in top legal directories, we maintain a reputation for innovation, responsiveness, and deep sector knowledge, supporting businesses from startups to multinational corporations.
Services
Patents
Trademarks
Designs
IP Dispute Resolution
IP Strategy
Biotechnology
Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals
Technology and Engineering
Portfolio Management
Trademark Portfolio Review
Highlights and features
- We combine technical excellence with strategic IP management for global clients.
- Our team includes specialists in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and advanced technologies.
- Recognised in top legal directories for responsiveness and commercial insight.
- We offer tailored portfolio strategies balancing protection with cost efficiency.
- Dedicated support for startups and multinational corporations across all sectors.
What people say
Technical excellence
Client-focused approach
Global reputation
Specialist teams
Timely responses
Services
Patents
J A Kemp provides end-to-end patent services including drafting, filing, prosecution, and oppositions. Our specialists handle complex technologies across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and engineering, ensuring robust protection aligned with commercial goals. With expertise in global patent systems, we advise on portfolio strategies and dispute resolution to safeguard innovations.
Trademarks
Our trademark services cover drafting, filing, and portfolio management, alongside oppositions and brand protection. We help clients secure and enforce trademarks globally, offering strategic reviews to identify gaps in protection. Our team ensures cost-effective maintenance while aligning brand strategy with business growth objectives.
IP Strategy
J A Kemp delivers tailored IP strategies for portfolio management, due diligence, and commercial transactions. We assist clients in aligning IP protection with business milestones, offering forecasting tools for cost management. Our advice spans global filings, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation to maximise asset value.
Biotechnology
Specialising in biotechnology, we protect innovations in gene editing, diagnostics, and synthetic biology. Our attorneys combine deep scientific knowledge with legal expertise to navigate complex patent landscapes, ensuring robust protection for cutting-edge therapies and research tools used by global pharmaceutical leaders.
Technology and Engineering
We support clients in AI, semiconductors, medical devices, and green energy with strategic IP protection. Our services include patent drafting, freedom-to-operate analyses, and dispute resolution. By understanding emerging technologies, we help innovators secure competitive advantages through tailored global filing strategies.
People
Amanda Simons
Partner, European Patent Attorney
Amanda Simons specialises in IP strategy and dispute resolution, with a focus on biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. She advises global clients on portfolio management and regulatory compliance, combining technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver practical solutions.
Dominic Forsythe
Partner, European Patent Litigator
Dominic Forsythe leads complex patent litigation cases across Europe, representing clients in the Unified Patent Court and national jurisdictions. His expertise spans technology sectors, including medical devices and software, ensuring robust enforcement of IP rights.
Ben Mooneapillay
Partner, UK Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
Ben Mooneapillay advises on trademark portfolio reviews and brand protection strategies. He works with multinational clients to secure and enforce trademarks globally, focusing on cost-effective management and dispute resolution in contentious opposition proceedings.
Questions
What services does J A Kemp offer?
We provide patents, trademarks, designs, IP strategy, and dispute resolution services across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and technology sectors.
Which sectors does J A Kemp specialise in?
We specialise in biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, medical devices, and green energy innovations.
How does J A Kemp manage IP portfolios?
We offer tailored strategies for portfolio reviews, cost management, and global filings to align protection with commercial objectives.
Does J A Kemp handle international IP matters?
Yes, we support clients globally with foreign filings, regulatory compliance, and cross-jurisdictional dispute resolution.
What accreditations does J A Kemp hold?
We are top-tier ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 for IP expertise and client service excellence.
How can startups benefit from J A Kemp's services?
Startups receive strategic IP advice, cost-effective portfolio management, and support for tech transfer and funding readiness.
