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.
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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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 - Bristol | Cardiff
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