If you are looking for a patent attorney in London, London IP can help you understand your options and take the next step towards protecting your invention. We advise individual inventors, start ups and established businesses, with support for UK, European and international patent applications.
Our team includes Chartered and European Patent Attorneys with scientific and engineering backgrounds. We combine technical understanding with practical advice on the protection worth pursuing, the likely costs and the commercial priorities behind your application.
Contact us for a free initial telephone consultation to discuss your invention and how we can help.
What Is a Patent Attorney
A patent attorney is a specialist legal professional who helps inventors and businesses protect technical inventions. Their work can include assessing patentability, preparing patent applications and responding to questions raised by patent offices during examination.
Combining scientific or engineering knowledge with legal training allows a patent attorney to understand how an invention works and identify the features that may be suitable for protection.
Meet Our Patent Attorneys
The right technical background matters when choosing someone to advise on your invention. Our patent attorneys bring experience across chemistry, engineering, electronics, software and life sciences.
David Warrilow
Chartered and European Patent Attorney
David founded London IP in 2009. With a background in chemistry and experience in mechanical inventions, he advises clients ranging from individual inventors to multinational businesses.
Paul Harman
Chartered and European Patent Attorney
Paul has a physics background and experience in mechanical, electrical and software inventions, including AI. His work also covers international patent applications, licensing and the enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Martyn Molyneaux
European Patent Attorney
Martyn is a Chartered Engineer and consultant to London IP. His experience includes electronics, robotic equipment and automotive inventions, alongside representing clients in proceedings before the European Patent Office.
Katrina Peebles
Chartered and European Patent Attorney
Katrina specialises in life sciences and acts as a consultant to London IP. She has experience handling chemical and biochemical patent applications for individual inventors, universities and multinational companies.
How Our Patent Attorneys Can Help
You may be considering your first patent application, developing an existing portfolio or dealing with a dispute. We can advise at different stages, taking account of the technology involved and what you want to achieve.
Assessing Your Invention
We can assess whether your invention may qualify for patent protection and advise on appropriate patent searches. Your attorney can explain what the results mean and how they may affect the scope of an application.
Preparing and Filing Applications
Your attorney prepares the description and claims that set out your invention and the protection being sought. We can also advise on overseas applications, helping you consider where protection is relevant to your business.
Managing Applications and Granted Patents
We handle patent office correspondence, explain examination objections and advise on responses and amendments. Once a patent is granted, we can continue to assist with renewals and portfolio management.
Licensing and Patent Disputes
We can advise on licensing your patent and on suspected infringement. If someone alleges that your business infringes their rights, our team can help assess the position and discuss your options.
Why Choose London IP?
Advice That Reflects Your Business
We consider your plans for manufacturing, selling or licensing your invention, so the advice reflects your commercial objectives and budget.
Support Across Your Intellectual Property
Alongside patent advice, our team can help you consider protection for your product’s appearance through registered designs and its branding through trade marks.
Professional Standards
London IP is regulated by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board, known as IPReg. Professional regulation provides a framework for standards of conduct and client care.
Working With Our Patent Attorneys in London
We work with clients in London, across the UK and overseas. Many aspects of patent work can be handled by telephone and email. If you would like to meet in London, please contact us to discuss suitable arrangements before travelling.
Discuss Your Invention
Start with a free initial telephone consultation. Tell us what you are developing and what you need help with. Let us know about any approaching launch, publication or other deadline that could affect your plans.
Understand Your Options and Costs
We can explain the work that may be needed, whether that involves further assessment, searching or preparing an application. This gives you an opportunity to discuss likely costs and decide how to proceed.
Agree the Next Steps
Once the scope of work is agreed, your attorney can begin the relevant assessment or application work. As the matter progresses, we can explain issues that arise and advise on decisions affecting your protection.
Patent Attorney Fees and Quotations
Patent attorney fees depend on the invention, the work required and the countries where you want protection. Preparing an application, responding to examination reports and handling a dispute involve different types of work.
We can often provide a fixed quotation for patent drafting based on an agreed scope. Costs may also include official patent office fees and, for overseas applications, fees for local representatives or translations.
Our guide to patent costs explains the main considerations. Contact us to discuss your circumstances and request an estimate for the work you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Speak to a Patent Attorney in London
Whether you are developing a new invention or need advice on an existing patent, contact London IP to discuss your next steps. We offer a free initial telephone consultation to help you understand how we can assist.
