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A-Z of our services

The knowledge and experience in our team covers a vast range of IP topics and industry sectors. We’ve created an A-Z highlighting some of those areas but, if you have a specific question, it’s best to contact us and we can direct you to the person who is best equipped to help.

Academic papers 

The time to file a patent application before publicly presenting your academic research can be very tight. However, help is at hand to offer you the help and advice to make sure you get it right and maximise the opportunities that come your way. 

Biotechnology 

Our Bio team has extensive experience in a wide range of matters such as bio-renewable technology, biosimilar therapeutics, antibody technology, cell-based immunotherapy and plant biotechnology 

Conflicts 

We have a robust conflict checking system in place to make sure that we are conflict free to accept new work from clients, unlike many larger firms who are often conflicted out.

Diversity and Equality

We fully support IP Inclusivity and actively promote diversity and equality in our firm and the wider industry.

Electrochemistry 

We regularly deal with innovations relating to the relationship between electricity and identifiable chemical change and have helped many clients in this specialist area. 

Financial and banking systems 

We have many clients in the anti-counterfeiting and FinTech fields, and our attorneys are experienced at supporting businesses operating in this sector. 

Geophysics 

Many of our attorneys and technical assistants have specialist knowledge in the field of geophysics and associated effects ranging from tidal to atmospheric to radioactivity issues. 

High-value biologics 

High-cost biologic therapies are at the forefront of new drug development and targeted at increasingly common diseases. Our attorneys advise on the protection and enforcement of associated patent rights. 

Insolvency 

Managing the transfer of IP asset ownership during insolvency is tricky, but important to get right to ensure your assets are not lost. We can help. 

Junction Field Effect Transistors (JFETs) 

Field effect transistors are unipolar devices. In a junction field effect transistor (JFET) a controlling voltage determines current flow through a channel. Our patent experts have decades of experience working in the field of semiconductor devices and their uses. 

Kinematics 

Kinematics helps describe the motion of multi-link systems such as engines and robots. Our attorneys have extensive experience in this specialist area and can help prepare and file patent applications in this field. 

Laser technologies 

Inventions relating to laser scanning, laser cutting, and lasers used for optical communication can all be protected. We can help you obtain and defend a patent. 

Managing cases 

We invest in the latest technology to ensure we provide the very best in case management to protect your assets and ensure all filing deadlines are met. 

Nucleic Acid Technology 

We have extensive experience in the field of nucleic acid technology, such as aptamer generation and their use in diagnostic and therapeutic applications. 

Oppositions 

Preparing and filing oppositions against the granting of patents can be costly and stressful. We have strategies to minimise such concerns.

Patent mapping 

Patent mapping - or patent landscaping - is a key tool when monitoring competitor's rights and planning budgets. We can help you achieve your monitoring and planning goals. 

Qubits and Quantum Computers 

A Qubit or quantum bit is a fundamental unit of quantum information. It is a random superposed state of a two-state quantum system. Our attorneys are highly knowledgeable in this area and can offer advice on the protection and enforcement of quantum computer-related technology. 

R&D 

Research and Development (R&D) can be costly and time-consuming. We can help with budget planning to protect the fruits of your hard work.

Strategic planning 

IP strategy can help future-proof your business and regular review meetings are part of our client care program to maximise every opportunity that presents itself. 

Testimonials 

We value our clients’ opinions and regularly ask for feedback. We are always happy to share that feedback to help you choose the right patent attorney for you and your business. 

Understanding 

We spend time getting to know our clients, their products, the markets in which they operate, and competitors in the sector to ensure we always provide added value. 

Virtual Reality systems 

Our attorneys are active in the fields of augmented reality and mixed reality and can help you protect developments in the fields of auditory feedback, VR headsets and kinaesthetic communication/3D touch. 

Workshops 

We are keen to streamline the protection pipeline for you and can deliver workshops for your in-house team to ensure a fast and effective process between our specialists and your decision-makers. 

X-rated Prior Art Analysis 

Sometimes a key prior art disclosure can come to light. While they can seem threatening, our attorneys are skilled at analysing highly technical disclosures and spotting key distinguishing features to help you secure commercially valuable rights. 

York 

The city we call home and the place our head office is based. Feel free to visit us for an informal chat regarding your IP needs.

Zigbee and Z-Wave Technologies 

The Zigbee protocol helps communicate data wirelessly and can support mesh networks. Our patent specialists advise on many forms and aspects of wireless communication including polar channel coding and network slicing. 

 

 

For specific help or advice regarding the protection of your intellectual property, contact us. We’d be happy to help.