Patents
Abel & Imray has expertise in all technical areas including electronics, optics, computer software, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and mechanical, civil and electrical engineering.
We keep abreast of the latest developments in technology and patent law, and continue to be involved in some of the leading cases in biotechnology, electronics and computer-related inventions.
We provide a complete, high-quality service, including drafting new patent applications and prosecuting those patent applications before the British and European Patent Offices and under the Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT), as well as coordinating the filing and prosecution of corresponding national and/or regional applications worldwide. We are also involved in obtaining Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs). Other important aspects of our work include advising on validity, infringement and amendment of patents, including "due diligence" investigations, IP Audits, and handling patent oppositions and revocation proceedings.
We have wide and successful experience of presentation of cases at European Patent Office hearings and interviews, and in particular frequently represent clients in opposition and appeal hearings. Our Munich accommodation provides an invaluable base for preparing for hearings at the European Patent Office in Munich.
Abel & Imray is also well-placed to advise on all aspects of patent strategy, portfolio management, and the exploitation of patents, including licensing. See for example our recent briefing concerning the UK Patent Box.
Our services include searches and file inspections, and we have on-line access to various patent databases.
For more information about patents, please take a look at our patent basics document.