Thompson Gray can help you secure patent protection for your inventions, and advise you on management and enforcement of your rights. Delivering work of the highest standard is a prerequisite. Where we seek to differentiate ourselves is in the level of client care we provide. Our goal is to build relationships, taking a flexible approach in adapting to the needs of our clients.
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Obtaining Patents
We obtain patents to protect our clients’ inventions. We handle the entire patenting process, from initial assessment of inventions and preparing patent applications, through to securing grant of patents around the world.
Managing and Enforcing Patents
We manage patent portfolios on behalf of our clients, ensuring rights are maintained and that budgets are met. We advise on patent infringement and handle the licensing and enforcement of patents.
Other Intellectual Property Rights
We advise on all aspects of Intellectual Property. We register trade marks and designs for our clients, and advise on the management and enforcement of trade marks, designs, copyright and domain names.
Corporations and Multinationals
Large organisations outsource patent work to us. For some we coordinate global management of portions of their patent portfolios, for others we handle European filing and prosecution. We also handle patent work in a “ghost” capacity for organisations that manage formalities in-house.
Small and Medium Size Companies
For companies in this sector we tend to provide a complete patent management service, reporting to commercial managers or heads of research and development. We aim to put them in a position to make well informed decisions about their patents without undue burden on their time.
Universities and Spin Outs
Organisations that are involved primarily in research often invest in patents before a path to revenue generation is clearly established. We work with these clients to secure their position, whilst being sensitive to the need to balance expenditure with commercial progress.
Patent Attorneys outside of Europe
Patent attorneys from all around the world engage our firm to handle patent matters in Europe. We work to help non-European attorneys adapt their global strategy for Europe and the United Kingdom, with a view obtaining optimum outcomes as cost effectively as possible.
