Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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Provided by J A Kemp
J A Kemp’s patent attorneys draft, file and prosecute patent applications in Europe and internationally; they help clients to identify valuable intellectual property that needs protection; they advise clients on strategic patent-related issues such as freedom to operate, and they assist clients in managing and developing their patent portfolios in individual countries, regionally and worldwide. The firm is particularly renowned for its track record of success in patent oppositions and appeals before the European Patent Office. The firm has more than 60 European patent attorneys with an accepted additional qualification allowing them to act as representatives before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and is instructed in some of the earliest proceedings of the court. The firm is known for its commercially focused trade mark practice, led by five partners who are all specialists dedicated to this field of intellectual property. The firm also handles protection of industrial designs worldwide. Clients range from start-ups, spinouts and growing businesses through to some of the largest corporations and most prestigious academic institutions in the world. J A Kemp has a global reputation and client base: the firm is an acknowledged leader in obtaining intellectual property protection in Europe and elsewhere for clients based in the USA and Japan, including attorney firms based in those countries who instruct J A Kemp on behalf of their clients.
Chambers Review
J A Kemp's patent practice consists of experts in all scientific and technological disciplines advising on prosecution and contentious registry actions. The firm also operates a high-quality trade mark practice which takes in filing, clearance searches, oppositions and litigation support. The firm also advises on licence agreement negotiations, and has offices in Munich and Paris.
Work Highlights
- J A Kemp advised InDex Pharmaceuticals on its patent portfolio. The team provided the company with strategic advice and filed new patent applications.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"J A Kemp are highly professional and knowledgeable, providing an excellent and very efficient service. They cover expertise in all areas of intellectual property."
"J A Kemp handle the most complex matters with ease and accuracy. The teamwork is incredible and they always respond in a timely fashion."
"J A Kemp are committed to excellence. The team has vast experience with European patent rules and procedures, which helps clients make informed decisions that lead to positive outcomes."
"The firm is an excellent strategic partner when seeking to obtain patents that are highly complex."
"The team have deep technical knowledge across various scientific and technological fields. I appreciate their prompt communication, attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile."
"J A Kemp are highly professional and knowledgeable, providing an excellent and very efficient service. They cover expertise in all areas of intellectual property."
"J A Kemp handle the most complex matters with ease and accuracy. The teamwork is incredible and they always respond in a timely fashion."
"J A Kemp are committed to excellence. The team has vast experience with European patent rules and procedures, which helps clients make informed decisions that lead to positive outcomes."
"The firm is an excellent strategic partner when seeking to obtain patents that are highly complex."
"The team have deep technical knowledge across various scientific and technological fields. I appreciate their prompt communication, attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile."
Notable Practitioners
James Fish represents clients in prosecution and opposition actions at the UK and European levels. His recent work has been on behalf of electronics, life sciences and consumer goods companies.
"James is an all-round excellent attorney."
"James is sophisticated in his thinking, easily understands and handles nuanced matters, and is a delight to work with."
"James is a truly amazing professional and a hard-working and dedicated service provider. His experience, insights and sophistication are second to none."
Ravi Srinivasan has extensive experience handling complex prosecution and contentious strategies for global pharmaceutical companies, and has expertise with regard to rights management under the Indian regime.
"Ravi is a highly talented, creative and sophisticated life sciences patent attorney."
"Ravi is an outstanding IP professional with a strategic view, problem-solving skills and attention to detail."
"Ravi is an exceptional attorney who is able to implement long-term patent strategies. He is excellent at communicating points."
"Ravi is the finest patent attorney I have ever worked with. He is an extraordinarily good communicator and a genius with patent work."