Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Intellectual Property Partner
Established in 1972, Nash Matthews is a distinguished firm of European Patent Attorneys with a legacy of delivering expert intellectual property services. Our team combines decades of experience in patent prosecution, litigation, and brand protection, serving clients globally from our base in Cambridge, a world-renowned hub of innovation. We prioritise cost-effective solutions tailored to small and medium enterprises, offering services such as patent filings, trademark registrations, and litigation in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court. Our approach integrates technical precision with legal expertise, ensuring robust protection for inventions, designs, and brands.We maintain strict confidentiality during initial consultations and provide transparent guidance on IP strategies, including the UK Patent Box regime. With a focus on client education and accessibility, we offer free initial meetings and fixed-cost options like IpDEAL to enhance budget predictability. Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our regulation under IPReg, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards.
Services
Patents
Trademark Registration
Design Protection
IP Litigation
Patent Box Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of expertise in intellectual property law since 1972.
- Our litigation services provide cost-effective solutions for SMEs in the IPEC.
- We deliver fixed-cost patenting options through our proprietary IpDEAL system.
- We specialise in global IP protection across patents, trademarks, and designs.
- Our team includes Chartered Patent Attorneys and certified litigation professionals.
Associations and certifications
- IPReg
What people say
Expertise in IP law
Cost-effective solutions
Global reach
Responsive team
Clear guidance
Services
Patents
We provide comprehensive patent services, including application drafting, prosecution, and enforcement. Our attorneys specialise in securing UK and European patents for technical innovations, offering strategic advice on validity, infringement, and portfolio management. With expertise in mechanical, chemical, and software-related inventions, we guide clients through the entire patent lifecycle, from initial filing to renewal.
Trademark Registration
Our trademark services cover global registration, opposition proceedings, and brand enforcement. We assist clients in securing trademarks across the UK, Europe, and international jurisdictions, ensuring robust protection for logos, slogans, and distinctive marks. Our team conducts clearance searches and advises on brand strategy to mitigate infringement risks and maximise commercial value.
IP Litigation
We represent clients in intellectual property disputes through the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court. Our litigation services focus on cost-effective resolution of patent, trademark, and design conflicts, including infringement claims, revocation actions, and settlement negotiations. We prioritise lean legal teams to maintain affordability while delivering strong advocacy for SMEs.
Registered Designs
We offer design protection for product aesthetics, including 3D shapes and 2D patterns. Our services cover UK and international design registrations, advising on eligibility, filing strategies, and enforcement against unauthorised use. With a focus on rapid, cost-efficient registration, we help clients secure up to 25 years of protection for innovative designs.
Patent Box
We assist businesses in leveraging the UK Patent Box regime to reduce corporation tax on patented product profits. Our services include eligibility assessments, patent audits, and compliance support to ensure clients maximise tax benefits while meeting regulatory requirements for qualifying IP rights.
People
Martin Lipscombe
Consultant
Martin provides strategic IP advice with decades of experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management. His expertise spans mechanical engineering and industrial processes.
Dan Sharrock
Partner
Dan specialises in patent litigation and trademark disputes, focusing on cost-effective resolution for SMEs. He leads complex cases in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court.
Christopher Willett
Partner
Christopher handles patent applications and oppositions, with technical expertise in chemistry and biotechnology. He advises on global IP strategies for life sciences innovators.
Melissa Coe
Renewals and IT Administrator
Melissa manages IP renewals and IT systems, ensuring seamless administrative support for clients' IP portfolios and internal operations.
Questions
What is the Patent Box scheme?
The Patent Box reduces UK corporation tax to 10% on profits from patented products. We help businesses qualify and claim this relief.
How much does a UK patent cost?
UK patents typically cost £4000–£6000 (excl. VAT), covering drafting, filing, and examination. Costs vary based on invention complexity.
Can I oppose a third-party patent?
Yes. We can build cases to revoke invalid patents through opposition proceedings at the European Patent Office.
Do you offer fixed-cost services?
Yes. Our IpDEAL system provides fixed-cost options for UK patent filings, ensuring budget predictability.
How long does trademark registration take?
UK trademarks take 3–12 months to register, depending on examination outcomes and potential objections from third parties.
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