VIRTUOSO LEGAL
1st Floor, Northside Business Park, 5 Sheepscar Court, Sheepscar, Leeds LS7 2BB DIRECTIONS
Since 2007
Here’s The Deal:
Virtuoso Legal was founded in 2007 by Elizabeth Ward. Virtuoso Legal is an award-winning boutique law firm of intellectual property specialists. The firm is based in Leeds and operates across the UK and internationally. They pride themselves on their compact team of highly specialised intellectual property solicitors. Virtuoso Legal's team's singular focus and expertise is unique and help them exceed client expectations every time commercially and in the courtroom. They want to help business owners understand and unlock the value of their IP. The specialist legal team at Virtuoso Legal have set a precedent several times, securing remarkable commercial results for their clients across the broadest scope of IP disputes. They assist clients in navigating the complicated process of creating, growing and protecting brands, so they are built to last. They take the time to explain complex matters to you in plain English to make fully informed decisions, knowing your next best steps.
SPECIALITY:
Patent, Registration, Protection, Performance, Strategy Creation, Enforcement and Defence, Litigation, Settlement Negotiations, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Management, Commercialisation, Copyright, Design Right, Databases, Trade Secrets and Trademarks, Infringement and Passing Off Trade Secrets, Agreements & Licenses
Registration 08767694|SRA NO 612239
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JONATHAN ATKINSON - HGF LIMITED
1 City Walk, Leeds LS11 9DX DIRECTIONS
Since 1999
Here’s The Deal:
Jonathan Atkinson is one of the partners of HGF Limited. His practice involves providing commercially-focused advice on patent origination, patent strategy and portfolio management, licensing and due diligence, prosecuting and defending European patent oppositions, and conducting patent litigation in the UK and Europe. Jonathan's practice draws in this variety of experience and extends to a wide range of chemical and pharmaceutical subject matter. His clients include big and small companies, universities and government-funded companies. HGF is one of Europe’s leading intellectual property firms, bringing together 188 patent, trademark and, design attorneys, IP solicitors and attorneys-at-law across 22 offices in seven European countries to offer a dynamic and complete IP solution. The firm provides the effective intellectual property service that every innovative and competitive organisation needs, wherever they are and whenever they require it.
SPECIALITY:
Patent Origination, Strategy and Portfolio Management, Licensing and Due Diligence, Prosecuting, Oppositions, Conducting Patent Litigation, Trade Marks, Design Rights, Copyright and Database Rights, Formalities and Renewals, Advertising, Transactional IP, Due Diligence & Freedom-to-Operate
Corporate INTL Global Awards in 2020 - Electronics Patent Attorneys of the Year Winner in England in 2020
Registration 08998652
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MARTIN NEILSON - UDL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PART OF MURGITROYD
Arena Point, Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8PA DIRECTIONS
Since 1999
Here’s The Deal:
Martin Neilson is a partner of the UDL Intellectual Property part of Murgitroyd. He completed his BSc Chemistry at the Univ. of Sheffield and PhD Physical Chemistry at the Univ. of Sheffield. Martin is a Chartered Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney. His areas of specialism are chemistry, materials engineering and design. Martin has essential knowledge in drafting patent applications within the chemical and engineering fields with a focus on hard metal materials (diamond and carbides), metal alloys, as well as green technologies, including sustainable plastics and coatings. Martin’s practise also covers battery technologies and materials. His practice centres on striving for business-focused patent-related advice, including portfolio management strategy enforcement and protection of patent rights in the UK and Europe. Martin has successfully served his clients for many years, focusing on European applications and internationally investigating patent applications.
SPECIALITY:
Drafting Patent Application, Portfolio Management, Strategy, Enforcement, IP Rights, Prosecution, Protection, Oppositions and Appeals, Invention Review and Pre-Filing Advice, Patent Term Extensions, IP Audits and Invention Harvesting, Due Diligence, Licensing, Litigation & Commercial Agreements
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