PATMA: Patent attorneys in London

‘The best lawyers that I have worked with due to couple of reasons: 1) Very attentive. When I work with AA Thornton, I always feel like we are a valued party and we have the highest priority for them. 2) Very dedicated – this dedication sets them apart compared to all other firms. 3) They also exceed our expectations on all the other aspects like the calibre of people who have very broad expertise on technical matters.‘

‘The EE/Telecom group at AA Thornton are excellent listeners who are able to listen and learn from our insights and smoothly integrate that with their own specialised knowledge of patent practice in their jurisdiction.  Other firms often decide they are the local practitioner and prosecute without much input or without integrating that input since they ‘know best’ locally.  By thoroughly engaging with our knowledge and creatively blending it with their expertise, AA Thornton is able to obtain excellent results in the patent offices they represent us in while also delivering results more in harmony with the worldwide portfolio and more efficiently and effectively than those who are not as in sync with the client’s already hard-earned experience and expertise with their own technology.‘

‘The AA Thornton team were excellent from first communication to project delivery. Before on-boarding, detailed considered feedback was provided and a generous amount of time was provided for questions and decision making.‘

‘Mike Jennings is both highly skilled and incredibly personable. He tends to be on top of critical issues and is my go-to patent lawyer in Europe for software-related cases and subject matter eligibility issues.‘

‘Nikesh Patel is a good listener who effectively and efficiently leads prosecution on telecom and software cases. He develops an effective rapport with the examiners, but also is able to leverage our knowledge of the technology with his own experience in the EPO and UKIPO to deliver strong arguments and results.‘

‘Adrian Bennett has been a pleasure to work with. From first communication he has provided excellent communication and insights on a number of matters. I was particularly impressed with the depth of feedback provided before on-boarding us as a client. This, along with Adrian’s friendly, approachable demeanour, was key in our decision to work with AA Thornton.‘

‘It has been excellent working with Stuart Greenwood. He has provided great insight into the market we are operating in and has been key for informing our IP strategy. His communication has been excellent throughout, particularly when working to stringent deadlines.‘

‘The team make sure they are very familiar with the required technology area and the commercial importance of it to the client. They are very proactive, especially when drafting new ideas. They excel at European oppositions from advice at the early stage through to strong representation at the hearing. Overall they form a very strong relationship with our IP team.‘

‘Absolutely exceptional team, from managing partners to junior associates. BWT provides enormous skill and dedication for each and every engagement, as well as sophisticated, long-term and relationship-based counsel.‘

‘The people working within the TMT practice group have deep knowledge of their subject area, and quickly understand the legal as well as technical and commercial issues involved in a mandate. They involve the client in charting out an approach for the work product that offers a practical and efficient way forward. They provide regular status updates throughout the mandate and deliver clear and concise work product.‘

‘Daniel Weston has outstanding knowledge and gives clear and pragmatic advice. He can be relied upon to give well-thought out advice and is very responsive when we need to act quickly.‘

‘All of the individuals we work with at BWT are very focused at delivering results. Tessa Bucks excels in oppositions proceeding and we have had a number of recent successes at both first hearing and appeal level.‘

‘Ed Ronan is a creative thinker.‘

‘Their partnership approach is what truly makes them standout. Rather than simply taking an adviser role, they truly attempt to understand the business, the persons involved and essentially become a member of the operating team. They take the time to understand the nuances of their client and to raise awareness as necessary when an issue arises.‘

‘For me the stand-out team members are Matthew Spencer and Barbara Rigby.  I am impressed by their attention to detail, diligence and willingness to rise to challenges, such as tight deadlines or less than ideal information provided by the client.‘

‘I have worked with a dozen European patent firms and none can match the synergy of the people (partners and associates) of Carpmaels. Their expertise, their dynamism, the energy to tackle problems and find solutions, and their ability to achieve success is incomparable to other firms. Exceptional use of technology. Exceptional collaboration with the client. Carpmaels offers and produces exceptional advice and outcomes.‘

‘Carpmaels has a terrific team of partners and others with wide and deep experience in pharma. We not only benefit from their knowledge in prosecuting patents, but also rely on their advice relating to general strategy, opposition proceedings, and regulatory issues.  Carpmaels has a team dedicated to national validations that we employ regularly.  Carpmaels also has a team dedicated to SPC’s which we also take advantage of.  Rarely is there a need to seek advice elsewhere.‘

‘Carpmaels & Ransford has a strong IP litigation team.  The team is experienced in both UK and EU litigation matters. In particular, I would engage Carpmaels for multi-jurisdiction litigation involving both US and UK. In addition to having a global view, and the team has a solid understanding of US legal procedures.‘

‘I have mostly worked with James Warner and Hazel Turner, both of whom are outstanding in their knowledge and service.  James, despite being a busy partner, always has time for our questions and personally communicates with us regularly.  Hazel has a depth of knowledge that we tap into constantly regarding pharmaceutical patents.‘

‘John Brunner is a rising star with in depth knowledge in pan-European patent matters. John has delivered consistently positive outcomes.‘

‘It is a pleasure to work with D Young & Co. The team is very professional and responsive.’

‘Prior to working with D Young I worked with other firms in three different continents, and none of them come close to the professionalism and dedication offered by D Young & Co.’

‘Cohesive team that works well together.’

‘The electronics team have an ability to grasp highly complex technology quickly.’

‘Extremely good technical knowledge of the specific technology we work in. Able to drive solutions based on that knowledge and willing to interact with our input.’

‘D Young’s patent attorneys, their associates and technical assistants are exceptional. Despite the lack of face to face meetings due to the pandemic, the quality of service has not wavered.’

‘Neil Nachshen and Kirk Gallagher are professional and experienced patent attorneys. They grasp complex matters quickly and give valuable advice on various issues including non-infringement and invalidity positions. Their analyses are reliable. In addition, both attorneys are very responsive and hard-working. They always meet deadlines and are always available when unexpected urgent matters arise.’

‘Very professional and experienced team. They provide online access to all the cases and to the proprietary patent search engine. EIP provided for us a very high ratio of granted patents, even for the difficult cases.‘

‘They are a very talented group, able to work alongside our internal teams to identify areas where patent protection could be possible, and then drive that through alongside myself to grant. Given their longstanding relationship with our company, they know our business well and all advice is given with a real in-depth understanding of what is important to us as we build enterprise value in our IP.  They understand the strategy of our group, both in terms of our IP portfolio and our broader commercial positioning of our products, services and brand.‘

‘Every single person who worked with us showed the highest level of competence and professionalism, significantly better than what we saw from other companies we worked with before.‘

‘Heather McCann and Luke Galloway are brilliant. Hugely talented, pragmatic and cut to the chase.  They are able to work in total harmony with our teams here, understanding the technology we’re developing whilst being able to break down the complex legal principles to help to guide us and identify opportunities.‘

‘The team’s client commitment is outstanding. They combine high-level legal expertise with practical and business sense. Great strategic advisers in the field of IP. We typically work with one partner, however the firm has various attorneys on board with specific expertise in certain areas. And these can be swiftly pulled on board – if the case at hand would require so.‘

‘The attorneys I have collaborated with are highly skilled and proactive. It saves my time to collaborate with them.‘

‘JA Kemp, and in particular Andrew Bentham’s group, brings vast experience in patents related to plant biotechnology and the as-biotechnology space, and is also able to advise from a commercial perspective.‘

‘Pat Campbell leads the biotechnology team and is a very knowledgeable European patent attorney. He has broad experience in antibody patenting and other relevant areas of the biopharmaceuticals sector. Pat has an excellent understanding of the industry and proactively addresses industry needs. He is a very nice and approachable person. Graham Lewis is an expert in the field of SPCs. Also, very nice and easy to work with.’

‘I work with Mark Roberts, a sharp thinker who swiftly takes up new technology. Mark is very dedicated and great fun to work with. We have been working in several opposition proceedings where he has a great track record for our company. He comes well prepared, and adds great value to the in-house team. He works effectively and has prepared alternative scenarios that bring value, which also enable him to swiftly switch gear in proceedings, when need might be.‘

‘I have worked with Mark Roberts and Amanda Simons. Both team members are very professional and proactive. You really look forward to give them a new case.‘

‘We mainly work with two partners, both are exceptional: Andrew Bentham has a very well-rounded view of IP versus the needs of the business and provides detailed advice that is both legally accurate and tailored to the needs of the business. Ian MacLeod has the ability to perceive complex subject matter quickly and add value through analysis that is very focused on the salient points.‘

‘The primary lawyer we deal with at J A Kemp is Ravi Srinivasan. Ravi is an outstanding IP legal professional. His insights and attention to detail are second to none. He and his team are efficient, organised and highly effective.‘

‘The firm is easy to work with and very professional. Billing is handled as per our specs and any changes to the way we operate are always met with acceptance without dispute. The attorneys at the firm are always willing to discuss our matters and explain all aspects of the matters very well, making decisions more easy to reach. Superb, can-do attitudes and top notch attorneys who are easy to work with is a blessing.‘

‘Marks & Clerk are unusually commercial in their guidance for patenting, and we are confident that we’re not simply addressing what can be patented, but what should be patented, in line with our commercial strategy. The firm has made a real effort to develop a close working relationship with our technical team, to assist with invention disclosure and early identification of potential IP, alongside later stage patent drafting.‘

‘The team at Marks & Clerk have a diverse and broad range of deep expertise in the scientific fields we work in and the skills to translate this into filings that are granted.  They respond well and have a good leadership.‘

‘Andy Docherty is one of the best in the IP world. He is easy to work with and always open to new ideas. He has helped us on the billing side as well as the patent side of our engagement. The other attorneys I work with there are outstanding when it comes to knowing the best routes to getting patents through prosecution and getting them granted. I meet regularly with several of them and all are top notch with years of good experience, so they can advise me on the best ways forward. And better yet, they are usually correct!‘

‘Our interaction with M&C is headed by Jonathan Stafford. He is knowledgeable, experienced and manages his team well. Both he and his team have developed a good knowledge of our technologies and communicate effectively. This combination of capabilities has led to a number of successful patent opposition cases and new filings.‘

‘Thomas Prock is outstanding in all aspects of his work and his involvement has been pivotal in securing several patents for our firm. Throughout the years he has displayed an uncanny ability to grasp complex technical concept immediately and with ease and translate our descriptions in to patentable applications all of which (no exception) have been successful.‘

‘This practice has deep expertise in the biotechnology industry and is experienced in the unique IP challenges and related business and legal risks present in the field. We are able to trust them with the company’s IP because they are not just a law firm, but a business partner who has their client’s best interest at heart, and who performs beyond the expected.‘

‘The people are proactive, helpful and eager to assist on giving appropriate advice or suggesting other companies when they are not sufficiently experienced to deal with certain areas. They are continually adapting the client database to match the needs of the client.  They do not instigate costly work if not necessary and will instruct on the estimated costs of any major work.  They have a diverse team to assist with specialised areas when required.‘

‘Richard Clegg is very astute and gives carefully considered advice that is pertinent to the issue at hand. He has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience on IP and related business and legal matters that can be relied upon.‘

‘Emma Graham always works in every way for our interest and seeks support for us, whenever needed, from others in her firm.‘

‘Katherine Green is very dedicated to deliver the best possible position for her clients. She can digs into every detail but keeps the big picture at the same time – very impressive!‘

‘Simon Kremer understands our work fully and can probe us on any new material. He is also able to oversee the consistent approach in our intellectual property portfolio.‘

‘The team at Venner Shipley is efficient, accurate, caring, insightful, is cost-sensitive to clients’ budgets and simply gets the job done every time. I can’t think of sufficient superlatives to describe what a magnificent firm this truly is.’

‘I have always had very clear, direct, personable service from the team at Venner Shipley. For a start, the team is big. There is always the feeling that if there is a particular problem in the course of my case which the immediate contact at the firm is not able to handle, then they have at their disposal a number of colleagues with specialist skills in that particular problem. This is very relaxing. In an industry prone to old-boy networks and traditional values, the diversity of Venner Shipley’s staff is refreshing. It is also clear to me that the company care about the development of the team – ensuring that additional team members were present at consultations to learn from each other.’

‘Venner Shipley is a top-notch firm and easily the best European firm (and, more generally, best non-US firm) I’ve worked with.  They consistently provide quality work products, they are timely, and they have a solid understanding of the law and of complex patent technologies. Venner’s expertise with those complex technologies sets them apart from many other firms.  Such technology includes machine learning, robotics, speech recognition, and natural language understanding. One of Venner’s biggest strength is the added value that they provide to clients – and this also sets them apart from other firms.’

‘Richard Kennedy and Robert Peake are particularly engaged with respect to deep knowledge of technical features. They are thought leaders and excellent communication and client care.’

‘Allie Elend’s attention to detail is beyond compare. Her planet-sized scientific and legal brain, combined with a fabulous business acumen and caring EQ, makes for the perfect lawyer.  Allie excels at completing tasks in record time with absolute majesty.  She is available to me whenever I need her and I cannot imagine a scenario that might overwhelm her.  Before meeting Allie, if I had to describe the perfect IP lawyer, I would have described what Allie is.  If there is a legal hall of fame for to be beatified living lawyers, I would recommend her without doubt.’

‘Tim Russell has great experience and excellent understanding of the patent law, is able to quickly grasp the essential aspects of the complex technology involved, shows very strong rhetorical skills, convincing argumentation and calmness during oral proceedings, is very thorough, highly reliable and easy to communicate with.’

‘Gary Whiting is an extremely competent European patent agent who is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of European patent law and global IP in general. He stands out because he has had extensive experience of working as and in-house patent attorney in an industrial company, and therefore has a complete and trustworthy understanding of my work and needs. It means that many things in our collaboration do not need to be explicitly discussed – he instinctively understands the constraints and advantages of my role.’

‘Anton Hutter assembled a uniquely qualified team, and does an excellent job of coordinating their efforts for the good of my firm.’

‘We have always found Appleyard Lees to be utterly professional, reliable and competent. It is without a doubt a go-to firm for us.‘

‘I personally believe there are not enough words to describe how amazing the team has been to work with. They have worked above and beyond, worked crazy hours in order to complete everything in a timely manner, but the quality of the work has never been compromised ! I have worked with many firms and personally this team has stood out the most. They truly listen to what you need and what you are aiming for. Not only do they listen but they support you in achieving your visions and goals!’

‘Over the years that we have used Appleyard Lees, they have continually made the effort to keep up-to-date with our technology developments meaning that whilst they can’t necessarily anticipate our next move, their responses are rapid and relevant resulting in highly constructive outcomes. Appleyard Lees have been able to successfully support our growth.‘

‘Bobby Smithson and Dick Waddington are highly skilled and a pleasure to work with. Bobby not only demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal and procedural aspects, but also an uncanny grasp of the technology and flaws presented in the patent being opposed.  Bobby provided us with indispensable guidance at every juncture and did so in his characteristically personable and approachable manner.  I must add that Bobby has an extraordinary comprehension of client expectations. I have nothing negative to say about either of them.‘

‘I will begin by saying that every single person from this team have provided nothing but exceptional service from receptionists, admin, accounts team, associates all the way to partners of the firm. Each person I have worked with or spoken to is a true credit to the firm and have provided nothing but a positive experience.‘

‘Adam Tindall provides exceptional service and knowledge to myself and my team, has worked above and beyond to work on strong collaboration between ourselves and his team. Truly understands what we require and has provided us with nothing but genuine advice that really benefits our business. He does not impose a decision like most attorneys, but provides guidance and support. His ability to work with anyone in the room is exceptional.  I personally have not found a partner in another firm that matches his skill set, experience and understanding and the work he has done with us speaks volumes in itself.‘

‘Paul Beynon has very kindly participated in workshops to increase visibility of IP in the business. I personally believe his service has played a fundamental role in core elements of collaboration within our organisation. He has supported us and provided us with exceptional support, he also has incredible patience. His understanding and guidance is highly appreciated!‘

‘The strength of the personal relationships that Appleyard Lees’ partner has developed with our team has been the key to our successful partnership. Jennifer Delaney’s willingness to fully prepare, then listen and subsequently apply the outcomes with speed is highly valued and would be difficult to replicate.‘

‘The team is extremely knowledgeable and always happy to help. They use jargon-free language and offer meaningful honest advice. They are also extremely flexible and responsive – overall a 10 out of 10 experience.‘

‘It simply does not feel that I am working with lawyers. The team is very personable and has a great sense of humour. They always listen and make sure they understand exactly what I am trying to achieve. Working with Barker Brettell feels like working with an internal department to my business rather than an external supplier.‘

‘Very responsive, knowledgeable, great experience, good navigators through the projects, great project strategies makers.‘

‘I refer all of my clients with patent needs to CSY.  The reason is straightforward: their service levels are second to none and their advice is commercial.‘

‘Very commercial and responsive.‘

‘Very knowledgeable for the subject we are working with and above all very precise and helpful.‘

‘Andrew Mackenzie – a rare example of a patent attorney in that he speaks a language the clients understand.  He doesn’t come across as unnecessarily technical or formal, but you do feel that you’re in a safe pair of hands. Andrew is my go-to patent attorney.‘

‘Andrew Mackenzie is always available and very practical in his advice and solutions.‘

‘Provide strategic perspective on intellectual property especially related to patent portfolio.  I am convinced that the team we work with are the best in the world at what they do.‘

‘Diverse backgrounds when it comes to associates and partners so all of our diverse innovations are covered at any given point.‘

‘The team have strong credentials and are genuinely client-focused: They showed a really good understanding of our company’s circumstances and drafted a clear and robust legal agreement to get us the best available outcome.‘

‘Ability to distil inventions to core patentable attributes, worksheet for tracking and generating complementary IP.‘

‘Justin Hill has years of valuable experience and has provided very good advice on how to approach negotiations, taking account of the realities for both our company and our counterparts.‘

‘They start by asking a lot of questions, questions crafted with expert knowledge and understanding of the technology to be patented, and actively listen to the answers we as clients give. Only after carrying out their own research and thoroughly examining the whole subject area, do they then begin to offer any advice. As a result their advice is pertinent, precise and positively helpful.‘

‘The team at Elkington and Fife are exceptionally able. They assist life sciences clients with some of the most important and difficult projects and their track record is most impressive.‘

‘We have been well served by a strong team that has consulted amongst themselves to ensure that a complex technical case is robustly presented and defended.‘

‘Mark Scott is outstanding. He invests himself into our projects, thinks outside any conceivable box by letting his imagination join ours. Mark and his partners are clearly team players, encouraging and challenging, not frightened to call out what they feel is unhelpful.’

‘Oliver Kingsbury is a gifted attorney with an eye for detail that is unsurpassed. He is also good with clients and takes a practical approach.‘

‘Daniel Portch has worked closely with me to ensure that a long-running complex case is supported as thoroughly as is possible.‘

‘The patent team are all extremely competent engineers and can quickly understand and analyse new technologies. We see this as critical to assessing the novelty of new technologies and obtaining the broadest, most robust protection that is practicable.‘

‘Deep expertise and outstanding advocacy in patent oppositions.‘

‘All of the partners and associates I have worked with are accomplished experts in their own technical field, as well as being skilled patent attorneys.‘

‘Alex Rogers: Fantastic client service, thoroughness, and advocacy.‘

‘Excellent technical knowledge and communication skills, the ability to express complex technical ideas clearly and concisely, an eye for detail, excellent interpersonal skills. HGF go above and beyond what I would expect from law firms. I feel our IP is in safe hands, so we can deal with the day to day running of the company.‘

‘Outstanding is partner Claire Irvine, by far the most intelligent, proactive and helpful individual I have met (and I have met quite a few Oxford professors and Nobel Prize winners). She is the sharpest tool in the box and a pleasure to work with.‘

‘The people make the team as they say. This team is made with perfection, collaboration is smooth and with a high mind to understand our business. Their knowledge and experience is outstanding for patent drafting, prosecution and also oppositions.‘

‘I have always found Mathys & Squire to be the most approachable and reactive of all the patent attorneys I have worked with. There is never the feeling that you are ‘on the clock’ and they always go the extra mile.‘

‘Chris Hamer and his team have put in a very good effort to understand our business and work very well with our inventors, despite their some times difficult mindset. We go to meetings enjoying the discussions and leave the meetings with a very good energy for moving ahead. Problem-solving is a big part of their mindset, highly appreciated by us. Difficulties and issues are for solving with never-ending energy and inspiration.‘

‘Philippa Griffin is a pleasure to work with. She has an exceptional grasp of our company’s technology and is extremely responsive and comprehensive in her analysis and communication of IP strategy.‘

‘Craig Titmus has been incredibly helpful and collaborative, helping us efficiently and guiding us through many scenarios to identify key risks and rewards with each strategy. It has certainly helped us define and secure our IP as well as getting it through the many hurdles international process patents require.‘

‘Andrew White is an exceptional patent attorney. He knows exactly the perfect way to construct a patent application, to consider an examiner’s feedback and to work round it to get the patent grant with minimal deviation from the original scope. He’s the best I’ve worked with in over 15 years.‘

‘Juliet Redhouse is an excellent patent attorney.  She is very knowledgeable about both the science and the law, always well prepared for meetings, and easy to work with.  I recommend her highly as a superb patent attorney.‘

‘David Hobson is top rate.’

‘Responsive, flexible and will note and follow requests e.g. re billing. Reasonable rates and innovative with billing practices.‘

‘Maucher Jenkins knows our business and our market place. They understand our products. The result is that projects are completed quickly and accurately, be they patent applications, searches or analysis of competitors’ IPR.‘

‘Maucher Jenkins is a strong firm in a number of areas, particularly life sciences and technology and telecoms.‘

‘The team are technically strong and have secured a number of positive results for us.‘

‘Hugh Dunlop: Responsive & flexible, high quality work product.‘

‘James Cross is clear thinking and knowledgeable, but equally important is an excellent communicator. He summarises complex issues and patiently explains matters so we can take decisions and find solutions.‘

‘The team have built up trust that they have our best interests at heart and are not in the business of padding their billables. Trust is very important for me as a buyer and I know I can trust Potter Clarkson to stay on top of our portfolio and give sound, timely advice.‘

‘The strength and key capabilities of the team are particularly the professionality and the rich experiences in the related area. The cooperation with the team by Potter Clarkson is always smooth and active. The team is also very flexible to adapt the way of working depending on the requirements of the client.‘

‘Craig Brownlie is our main point of contact. He has consistently demonstrated that not only does he know our sector and our portfolio well, but has provided advice with the right level of pragmatic oversight to allow us to make proceed/halt decisions on research, patent applications and scope of portfolio.‘

‘The team is pragmatic and creative.‘

‘Very high level of specific technology/ IP expertise.‘

‘The practice has great strength in depth with a balance between experienced partners and talented attorneys. The diversity of the client base of W&R has allowed the team to offer a wide level of expertise in the people. The collaborative culture of the company leads to greater communication and collaborative problem solving. The company also offers pre-planned costs for greater future transparency for budgeting. The key service is the capability and knowledge of engineering in the legal arena and obtaining the best possible outcomes for the client.‘

‘James Gray has been an invaluable asset to our business. Commitment to the client, in-depth understanding of our products and a solid, no-nonsense approach to managing expectations has and continues to provide our every IP need.‘

‘Their practice is unique in that they provide a high level service from the person that actually does the work. They also have a team that has been together for a long time, which seems to say a lot about their culture. They also have the great ability to clarify issues in simple straightforward manner – this has lead to great success in obtaining EP patents. Their strengths include an in-depth knowledge of both EPO practice and the chemical arts that gives confidence that your matter is being handled in the proper fashion.‘

‘Beck Greener always provides an exceptional level of service, where dealing with them is a pleasure. Their system for imparting information and billing is clear, accurate and timely.‘

‘Avi Freeman – excellent availability, strategic advice and fair billing.’

‘I have worked with John Hull, and I am very impressed with his technical and legal skills. John can quickly and accurately assess various technical matters, and he has the keen acumen to make sound business and legal decisions. His advocacy skills are also outstanding.  I have always appreciated his utmost professionalism and positive attitude when working together.‘

‘We work with Anna Hatt and Deborah Selden. Both are solidly reliable and knowledgeable with sharp minds, able to understand technical matters in depth and apply what is needed for success. They also don’t shy away from finding extra prior art etc when there are gaps in the argumentation. Anna plans well ahead and acts immediately on all matters, such that you really feel safe that everything and all angles of a case will have been properly considered and dealt with.‘

‘Jon Markham and Avi Freeman are both highly engaged with our business, and have a good understanding of our products and marketplace along with our expectations of service. Formal reporting is highly detailed and supported by discussions as and when required.‘

‘I work with Catherine Jewell and it is astonishing how she is able to draft a whole patent in a couple of days after just having a brief meeting to discuss the inventions.‘

‘Catherine Jewell is our contact and she provides an excellent service, anticipating our needs before we are even aware of them ourselves. Her knowledge is excellent and her ability to translate the very technical world of patent and trade registrations into our level is always spot on.‘

‘Lewis Silkin have provided us with some really valuable advice and guidance on a number of tricky patent applications.‘

‘I work with a number of law firms in Europe and around the world on intellectual property matters, and among all of these, the team at Lewis Silkin has provided the best experience. They are always on top of things with timely communication and meticulous attention to deadlines and details.‘

‘A small-ish but growing and ambitious patent practice within a larger established law firm brand.‘

‘Tom Gaunt is practical, flexible to his client’s needs and always helpful and a pleasure to work with.‘

‘I have worked closely with Tom Gaunt for the last few years. Our patent applications are quite technical in nature, but Tom is excellent at distilling our briefs into an essential set of claims.‘

‘I would not hesitate to recommend Tom Gaunt to anyone needing help with intellectual property matters. He is responsive and engaged and on several occasions has gone the extra mile to assist me with complex matters. He has extensive knowledge of European and UK patent practice and has regularly provided me with excellent advice.‘

‘Tom Gaunt is a person who is friendly and easy to communicate with. He always gives me clear and concise explanations to my questions regarding European patent practice.‘

‘Tom Gaunt: Very well networked, enthusiastic, experienced.‘

‘The team takes a very measured and analytical approach to reviewing patent matters. They demonstrate great skill and expertise on European patent matters.‘

‘The quality, professionalism, knowledge, and fee flexibility of the team are superb. I would highly recommend the firm.‘

‘I have always found them extremely honest in there appraisals. They are a company that is a pleasure to deal with. All the staff I have dealt with always give very concise advice and explain the fees involved. They are very good at keeping in touch explaining where each application is and what further actions need to be taken.‘

‘The attention to detail given by Tim Gilbert has been outstanding throughout the last few years.‘

‘I worked with Martin Terry and the results of the work were highly valuable.  Besides, when I requested something related to the work, he remembered and applied it to the other cases so it was really convenient and I felt that he respects my words.‘

‘Christine Anglesea: very experienced and talented patent attorney, who provides top quality attorney work even in most complex situations under tight deadlines, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.‘

‘Simon Foster is knowledgeable, responsive, and efficient. He handles patent applications in a number of different technical areas with precision and insight.  An overall great attorney.‘

‘Paul Higgin is exceptionally skilful in patent drafting and prosecution. I especially appreciate his drive to develop his technical expertise in emerging technologies – this is comparatively rare in a partner at his level. Scott Harrison has a masterly grasp of commercial issues, and is highly proactive in improving the commercial relevance of our applications.‘