Cleveland Scott York‘s group is well-placed to handle patent work ranging from drafting and prosecution, to freedom to operate and due diligence issues. Atop its non-contentious capabilities, the team has experience handling high-value EPO oppositions and appeals. Sector specialisms across the practice include engineering automotive, chemical and healthcare, amongst others. Adrian Bradley is well-placed to handle various multi-jurisdictional cases and Tom Faulkner has a specialism in tech-related patent cases, including drafting and managing portfolios. Nic Jones has expertise in physics and mechanics-related matters and handles oral proceedings before the EPO.
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  • ‘I would say the firm's people make it unique. The patent attorneys I have dealt with have been efficient but friendly and helpful.'

  • 'They have a depth of knowledge’

Key clients

  • Cobham Mission Systems Ltd
  • Hozelock Limited

Work highlights

Advising on patent drafting, overseas prosecution and registered design filings for Mosaic Surgical Limited, on medical devices for use in hand surgery.
Practice head

Adrian Bradley; Tom Faulkner

Other key lawyers

Sophie Maughan; Nick Bennett; Ela Kucharska; Suzanne Doherty; Fraser Brown; Nic Jones