The diverse technical background of our mechanical engineering team allows us to understand and navigate complex technical issues and tailor the services we provide to suit individual requirements.
Our experienced and growing team has substantial expertise in drafting and prosecution of UK, European and International patent applications, advising on filing strategy and tailoring the advice we give to the specific needs and ambitions of the client’s business. We also offer detailed freedom-to-operate (FTO) and infringement and validity opinions, patent landscaping and frequently undertake due diligence projects. The team has also been involved in a considerable number of oppositions and appeals. Furthermore, our team of lawyers can handle any legal issues or disputes that may arise.
We also have extensive experience in the field of law relating to design rights. We regularly file and prosecute UK, European Community and International design applications and advise clients on potential infringement and validity issues of both registered and unregistered design rights.
Our experience includes automotive components, medical devices, spacecraft propulsion systems, pilot breathing apparatus used in combat aircraft, battery and fuel cell technologies, clean energy generation, high-speed printing technologies, packaging, robotics, satellite technology, aircraft wing structures, compressors and fluid control systems, HVAC systems, high-speed manufacturing and large-scale production machinery, packaging, image reproduction technology, flow control devices and domestic appliances.