We have unrivalled experience in drafting, preparing and prosecuting European patent applications and dealing with all aspects of oppositions and appeals before the European Patent Office.
Patents We represent our clients at formal oral proceedings before Examining Divisions, Opposition Divisions, Appeal Boards and the Enlarged Board of Appeal. In the UK, we are expert in drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications, and conducting revocation and infringement actions before the UK Intellectual Property Office and the Patents County Court. We have considerable experience in acting, together with other professional colleagues, in connection with the complex requirements of patent litigation in the High Court and on appeal to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court (formerly the House of Lords). In the USA, Japan and elsewhere, we are engaged in all aspects of patent prosecution. This includes filing and prosecuting applications under the Patent Co-operation Treaty and, using our excellent network of local attorneys under our instruction, prosecuting applications, oppositions, revocation actions, infringements suits and interferences. |
Strategic IP management advice, whether for a single patent family or for an entire patent portfolio, is another of the firm’s strengths, as well advising on an extensive range of matters such as assignments and licences, clearance searches and validity and infringement issues. We also have extensive experience in assisting the due diligence process. Intellect, Experience, Knowledge and Commercial Acumen. A potent combination with which to approach any challenge. |
