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PATMA: Patent attorneys

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Cleveland Scott York

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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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Testimonials

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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’

  • ‘Sophie Maughan is responsive and focused. Clients will receive thorough and pragmatic advice. Sophie can assist with both trade marks and patents, which is particularly helpful to any clients in the manufacturing sector.'

  • ‘Technically competent but extremely commercial in their approach, which is incredibly valuable. Client experience is spot-on.’

  • ‘We've worked with Cleveland Scott York on a range of European patent and trademark matters and have been consistently impressed by their responsiveness and expertise.'

  • 'Their prompt communication has been especially valuable given the time difference with our US office.'

Key clients

  • Cobham Mission Systems Ltd
  • Hozelock Limited
  • Exel Industries
  • Numatic International
  • Braveheart Investment Group
  • Saputo Dairy UK
  • Kennametal Inc
  • Splunk Inc
  • Tesla Engineering
  • Agilyx Inc.
  • Metrol Technology Limited
  • Stanley Black & Decker

Work highlights

Advising on patent drafting, overseas prosecution and registered design filings for Mosaic Surgical Limited, on medical devices for use in hand surgery.
Represented Numatic International in high-value EPO oppositions and appeal work and supported cross-border litigation relating to commercial cleaning apparatus.
Represented the client in EPO oppositions and provided litigation support on tech related to augmented reality live-action games.

Practice head

Adrian Bradley; Tom Faulkner

Other key lawyers

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