3 Best Patent Attorney in Manchester

“Christopher Benson is a partner of HGF Limited in Manchester. He completed his Computer Systems Engineering and PhD at Lancaster University. Christopher qualified as a Chartered and European Patent Attorney in 2006. He joined HGF in 2008 and became a Partner in 2010. Christopher seeks to understand a client's business and needs so that he can offer advice that enables clients to achieve their commercial goals. He has experience in not only the nuts-and-bolts of taking inventions through to granted patents in various countries, including Europe, the US, and China, but also in advising on patent strategy, patent enforcement, and patent infringement defence. HGF Limited provides everything you expect from a world-class intellectual property company, including patents, trademark acquisitions, appeals, and objections to protect your creative work. They also focus on providing a bespoke service tailored to your business to ensure you get the most out of your great ideas. HGF Manchester plays an active role in the local business community by being a member of Pro-Manchester, Bionow, and Chemicals North West.”

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“Wilson Gunn has been helping businesses protect their intellectual property for over 150 years. They handle all aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright. Their team of patent and trademark attorneys represents pioneering innovators and global brands. Wilson Gunn prides in delivering outstanding client service and complex to build good relationships. The lawyers handle patent work in all technical disciplines, including chemistry, life sciences, engineering, electronics and software. They work with start-ups, SMEs, universities, and major international clients and have a proven track record of successfully obtaining patent protection. Their attorneys have significant experience representing clients in opposition, appeal proceedings, and other pre and post-grant matters at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and European Patent Office (EPO).”

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“Catherine Booth is one of the partners of Mathys & Squire in Manchester. She completed her honours degree in physics and a PhD at the University of East Anglia. Catherine qualified as a Chartered and European Patent Attorney in 2004. Catherine’s practice areas include creating and managing IP portfolios, drafting, prosecution, post-grant matters, licensing, freedom to operate/infringement & validity, litigation and other disputes. She has significant experience in opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office. They are highly skilled in identifying inventions eligible for protection and tailoring those rights to best correspond with their clients’ current requirements. Their clients become successful by recognising the opportunities and risks of IP and following a well-thought-out IP strategy. Their Manchester Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys are involved in the local startup community. They run bespoke IP clinics and drop-in sessions for fledgling and early-stage businesses alongside their work with larger corporates, government bodies and universities.”

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