Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for IP Protection Solutions
Established in 2009, we are a specialist intellectual property firm providing comprehensive patent, trademark, and design protection services. Our team of chartered patent attorneys combines deep technical expertise with extensive experience in high-technology sectors including telecommunications, aerospace, and chemical engineering. We serve multinational corporations, SMEs, and individual inventors through a global network of legal professionals while maintaining a strong UK presence in Yorkshire.Our technical background in fields like non-destructive testing and medicinal chemistry enables precise handling of complex IP matters. We prioritise client accessibility through flexible consultation arrangements and maintain strict adherence to regulatory standards under IPREG oversight.
Services
Patents
Trademarks
Designs
Copyright
Patent Searching
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in high-technology patent prosecution
- Our team holds advanced technical degrees in physics, chemistry and engineering
- We maintain a global network of IP professionals for international protection
- Our attorneys are registered with UK and European patent regulatory bodies
- We specialise in complex technical fields including composite materials and telecoms
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
- IPREG
What people say
Excellent technical understanding
High quality service
Delivered on time
Expert knowledge
Upper quartile performance
Services
Patent Prosecution
We draft and prosecute patent applications protecting technical innovations across multiple jurisdictions. Our engineers-turned-attorneys combine technical expertise with legal knowledge to secure robust patent protection for mechanical, chemical, and software-based inventions. Clients benefit from our experience in telecommunications, aerospace, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Trademark Registration
Our trademark services cover brand protection strategies including logo, word mark, and 3D mark registration. We advise on brand clearance, opposition proceedings, and portfolio management for international businesses. Our team handles complex cases involving domain name disputes and brand enforcement.
Design Protection
We offer comprehensive design protection services covering registered designs, copyright, and design right strategies. Our expertise includes advising on 2D and 3D design protection, infringement analysis, and portfolio management for product designs across multiple jurisdictions.
Patent Searching
Our patent searching services include freedom-to-operate analysis, competitor monitoring, and technology landscape reports. We provide detailed validity assessments and patent watch services to help businesses manage IP risks and identify innovation opportunities in their technical fields.
International IP Protection
We coordinate international patent and trademark filings through our global network of legal professionals. Our services include PCT application management, European patent validation, and strategic advice on IP protection in multiple jurisdictions while maintaining cost-effectiveness for our clients.
People
Dr Daniel Bates
Chartered Patent Attorney
Doctorate in Engineering with expertise in lasers, semiconductors, and composite materials. Holds three patent families for non-destructive testing innovations. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys with extensive experience in high-tech sectors.
Francesca Nwaegbe
Registered Trade Mark Attorney
Over 35 years' experience handling trademark portfolios for major corporations including BT Group and Shell. Member of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys with expertise in global brand protection strategies and domain name disputes.
Matthew Allen
European Patent Attorney
Mechanical engineering graduate with IP law expertise. Specialises in patent and trademark prosecution. Member of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys and experienced in managing IP portfolios for technology companies.
James Peel
Chartered Patent Attorney
Chemistry graduate with pharmaceutical industry experience. Handles chemical, biotech, and pharmaceutical patent applications. Expertise in polymers, catalysts, and agrochemicals with experience in European Patent Office proceedings.
Dr Michael Ellis
European Patent Attorney
PhD in medicinal chemistry with research experience in anti-tumour drug development. Holds MBA from Imperial College London. Specialises in pharmaceutical patent prosecution and has expertise in both UK and European patent systems.
Questions
What technical fields do you specialise in?
We specialise in telecommunications, aerospace materials, automotive engineering, chemical synthesis, and pharmaceutical technologies.
Do you handle international patent filings?
Yes, we coordinate global IP protection through our network of attorneys in multiple jurisdictions.
What trademark services do you offer?
We provide full trademark lifecycle management including registration, oppositions, and brand enforcement.
How do you handle design protection?
We advise on registered designs, copyright, and design right strategies for 2D and 3D product designs.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our team holds advanced degrees in physics, chemistry, and engineering with 20+ years combined experience.
How quickly can you respond to urgent matters?
We prioritise urgent cases and have successfully met tight deadlines for patent filings.
