European regional phase

We are qualified European patent attorneys. We can enter and represent you during the European regional phase of your international (PCT) patent application.

European patent application

We can file and cost-effectively prosecute your European

patent application under the European Patent Convention (EPC).

When granted, a European patent gives protection in the European designated states chosen by the applicant. This is an effective way of obtaining protection for an invention in a number of states across Europe. The present members of the European Patent Convention can be seen here.

For more information on European patent procedure and costs, please click here.

British national phase

We are qualified chartered British patent attorneys. We can enter and represent you during the British national phase of your international (PCT) patent application.

British patent application

We can file and cost-effectively prosecute your British patent application, for example, if filing directly with a claim to prority from your original patent application.

For more information on British patent procedure and costs, please click here.

It is possible to file an international patent application through the Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT). We can draft and/or file a single patent application which has effect in a large number of countries (please click here to see the present list).

The application itself is not granted, but provides a useful way of obtaining applications in different countries at reasonable cost. It also enables a patentee to defer international patenting costs for up to 30 months from the first patent filing relating to the invention for which protection is sought.

For more information on International patent procedure and costs, please click here.

Due to our extensive contacts with associates in other countries, we can provide extremely competitive rates for filing direct patent applications outside of your present country.

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