If you have devised a new technical idea, for example a product, a process, or an improvement on an existing product or process, then you should consider trying to patent the concept. A patent granted in a given country gives the patent owner the right to prevent commercial exploitation of the invention in that country without the owner's permission.
Clients are guided through the entire patent procedure, from initial consultation, drafting and filing the patent application, and through examination by the Patent Offices to grant of the patent. We act directly before the British Patent Office, European Patent Office and the World Intellectual Patent Organisation (for International patents, trade marks and designs) as well as fully coordinating foreign filing programmes.
Our patent attorneys have considerable experience in representing clients during the examination, opposition, and appeal procedures at the European Patent Office, including advocacy at oral proceedings.
Patent Group Contacts:
Biotechnology:
Nicholas Kirkham: nak@grahamwatt.co.uk
Sophie Warwicker: scw@grahamwatt.co.uk
Engineering/Telecommunications:
John Miller: jom@grahamwatt.co.uk
Software/Process Engineering:
John Miller: jom@grahamwatt.co.uk
Chemistry:
Nicholas Kirkham: nak@grahamwatt.co.uk
