Electronics, infrastructure & hardware
Electronics is relevant to almost everything across the western world. The sector has experienced significant growth over recent years, and is about to develop further.
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How we can help
We have experience in all areas of electronics including systems, hi-tech, semiconductors, medical physics, imaging and optics, as well as information technology and physical science areas. Our team of professionals work with a wide range of clients across the commercial and academic sectors. We advise start-ups, universities and spin-offs, SMEs and multinational consumer electronics manufacturers in protecting inventions and gaining market share in the face of competitor IP.
Case studies
Case Study
Secure Micro
Navigating computer-implemented invention patents
Our automotive and software knowledge, and experience in computer-implemented inventions, enabled us to secure patents for an innovative start-up.
Case Study
Crumbs Martech Ltd
Following the copyright crumb trail
When you commission an agency to work on a project, it's important to keep control of your IP — which is hard to achieve with a 'DIY' legal agreement.
Case Study
Anonymous creative agency
Client won't pay? Let us take it away...
Find out how an understanding of IP rights helped a creative agency get paid for its work after a client refused to pay.
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Inventions made after hours — who owns the patent?
Does your employer still own the rights to inventions you devise while working 'out of hours'?
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Patent Box — four considerations to secure tax relief on profits from patented products
You might be entitled to tax relief on profits earned from your patented inventions.
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21-10-2019
What is Freedom to Operate (FTO) in relation to patents and IP?
What is Freedom to Operate (FTO) — and how do I minimise my risk of patent infringement?
Meet our team
Dr Andrew Alton
Partner - Leeds
Ian Byworth
Partner - Newcastle
Martin Vinsome
Partner - Newcastle
Dr Nick Burton
Partner - Leeds
Anna Szpek
Senior Trade Mark Attorney - London
Dr Jocelyn Retter
Patent Attorney - Newcastle
Nicole Cordy
Patent Attorney - Cardiff
Dr Paul Dakers
Patent Assistant - Leeds
Dr Terence Broderick
Patent Attorney - Cardiff
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