Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys | UK

Boult Wade Tennant has an impressive patent prosecution practice spanning all fields of technology and is particularly noted for excellence with regard to trade marks. The firm assists with opposition actions, renewals, patent validity queries, portfolio management and clearance searches, and has an office in Munich.

Carpmaels & Ransford is distinguished by its all-encompassing patent, trade mark and designs offering with expertise in biotechnology, chemicals, computer science, engineering and pharmaceuticals. The firm handles commercially sensitive EPO proceedings and also advises on the IP aspects of M&A deals and licensing agreements. The firm also has a powerful in-house patent litigation capability and has an office in Munich.

HGF Law is one of the UK's largest patent and trade mark firms and has the resources to handle complex and international mandates, including litigation support. The firm has an impressive client base in numerous sectors including hi-tech, life sciences and universities. The attorneys advise on the IP implications of technology-driven corporate deals as well as licensing and R&D agreements. It also has offices in Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Munich.

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.

Kilburn & Strode is considered a leading destination for filing, portfolio management and rights strategy. The firm is commended for its deep and varied expertise in electronics, life sciences, mechanical engineering and trade marks, and for its powerful UK and EU oppositions practice. Attorneys also assist with SPC applications, infringement litigation and licence agreements. The firm also has offices in Munich, Netherlands and the USA.

Mewburn Ellis has a longstanding reputation for chemistry and life sciences instructions and an expanding electronics offering. It also has an estimable trade mark service. The attorneys advise on litigation and the treatment of IP in corporate transactions, and are also noted for helping research institutions, spin-outs and related startups commercialise their IP. Mewburn Ellis also has an office in Munich.

Appleyard Lees is sought after by multinationals and growth-stage businesses for advice on all aspects of rights clearance, filing, protection and strategy. The firm also handles oppositions, supports litigation in the courts and audits portfolios ahead of collaboration, licensing and M&A transactions.

EIP is highly regarded for its excellent patent prosecution and oppositions practice focused on electronic and mechanical engineering. The team assists with registry proceedings in the UK, Europe and further afield, notably in the USA. Members of the team frequently work alongside its much-admired in-house patent litigation team. The firm has offices in Düsseldorf, Denver and Stockholm.

Elkington and Fife is gaining traction in the field for its profile in patent and trade mark work, with particular recognition for its generics practice. The firm's capabilities include patent drafting, prosecution, oppositions and strategy work. It also represents clients in designs and broader IP matters including plant variety rights and copyright. The firm maintains a presence in the consumer products space and also on the electronics side.

Keltie is noted for providing expert guidance on the maintenance and protection of patent and trade mark portfolios. The team handles oppositions and advises on licensing strategy and audits connected with M&A transactions. Members of the team also assist with trade mark, design right and domain name litigation. The firm also has offices in Galway and Dublin.

Marks & Clerk is distinguished as one of the largest patent and trade mark practices in Europe, acting for clients based around the world. The firm offers expertise in all industries and scientific disciplines, and is also recommended for designs work as well as contentious registry actions. Members of the team are recommended for advice on the review and treatment of IP assets in commercial and corporate transactions. The firm is also praised for its alliance with one of the finest IP solicitors' practices in the UK, and has offices in Canada, China, France, Luxembourg, Singapore and Malaysia.

Mathys & Squire has a highly regarded patent and trade mark practice with an impressive client list drawn from many different industries. The firm is recommended for prosecution, contentious registry actions and IP commercialisation. The team assists solicitors with patent litigation in the courts. The firm also has offices in France, Germany and Luxembourg.

Maucher Jenkins is well known for trade mark work and also advises multinationals and emerging companies on patent prosecution, commercialisation and protection. The team advises on IP litigation in the courts, and is particularly recommended for matters concerning fast-moving consumer goods, computer science, materials, telecoms and life sciences. Maucher Jenkins also has offices in Germany, Switzerland and China.

Reddie & Grose is praised for its skilled guidance on the protection of trade mark and patent portfolios, with significant experience representing entertainment, life sciences, hi-tech and engineering clients. The firm offers a strong contentious practice which takes in opposition proceedings and support with litigation. The team assists with all facets of prosecution and also the preparation of licence agreements. The firm has offices in Munich and The Hague.

Venner Shipley is recognised for its roster of experienced patent attorneys with expertise in all manner of disciplines within hi-tech and life sciences. The firm also has a respected design and trade mark practice. Its areas of strength include oppositions, freedom-to-operate analysis and due diligence for corporate transactions. The team has strong relationships with US-based attorneys and innovators. The firm also has an office in Munich.

Beck Greener advises on patent and trade mark prosecution strategy and represents clients seeking, defending and opposing registrations in the UK, Europe and jurisdictions around the world. The firm is sought after by clients from all strands of science, technology and industry. The trade mark team offers a significant specialism in media, entertainment, publishing and cosmetics brands, while the patent team has expertise in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, electronics, engineering and software. The firm also has an office in Alicante in Spain.

Cleveland Scott York has a celebrated trade mark practice advising on applications, oppositions and infringement disputes. The team is also recommended for patent matters involving life sciences, engineering and electronics technology. The firm also has a deep bench across technologies and brands as well as an office in Munich.

Slingsby Partners has a celebrated patent practice, especially in the fields of engineering and electronics technology. The lawyers advise clients on patent prosecution, due diligence and licensing. Clients are mostly multinationals in the hi-tech space and SMEs.

WP Thompson is recommended for global patent and trade mark portfolio management, from clearances through registrations to renewals. The team has a strong track record in contentious registry proceedings, and also advises on anti-counterfeiting campaigns and commercialisation strategies. The firm has an office in Munich.