Our team of experienced patent experts – including patent attorneys in Cambridge, UK and patent consultants – provides patent services for startups and businesses across multiple areas. We manage the entire IPR filing process, from the initial patent consultation through to the commercialisation of IP rights.
We represent clients before patent offices in the UK, Europe and worldwide, including the Intellectual Property Office of the United Kingdom (UK IPO), the European Patent Office (EPO), the Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). We help define IPR filings and patent commercialisation strategies tailored to your target markets and budget. Our legal activities are always driven by the client’s business objectives – for us, a patent strategy is a tool for growth, not an end in itself.
Build a strong patent strategy
Developing a strong IP Strategy which is closely linked to what your business is looking to achieve, gives a lasting competitive advantage and is key for success. We have a proven track record of working with some of the world’s leading IP organisations.
We help companies expanding into new markets with freedom to operate studies: Mergers & Acquisition targets, identification and acquiring patents, among other projects. With years of experience in innovation, IP management and technology commercialisation, we have the team and the know-how to understand your individual business and we are able to tailor projects around your requirements.
We have extensive experience of working in European, US and Asian markets, and understand the protocols of different cultures. We have worked in Open Innovation collaborations, technology transfer projects from world leading Universities, and with startups looking to launch cutting edge innovations.
Benefits of patent protection
- A barrier your competitors cannot overcome: an effective patent strategy for business means active management of a patent portfolio to limit competitors’ room for manoeuvre and secure further areas of innovation.
- A company investors want to back: a strong patent strategy for startups is one of the first signals investors look for. Documented IP rights increase company valuation and build credibility with investors, partners and potential acquirers.
- Technology that generates revenue: technology licensing, the sale of IP rights, and IP patent-based partnerships are proven patent commercialisation strategies that generate real revenue regardless of the company’s stage of development.
- Protection in the markets that matter: patent attorneys from the UK and Cambridge help define the optimal patent strategy and management principles tailored to your target markets and budget.
Our patent services include
- Patent drafting and prosecution
- Patent searching, landscaping and work on standards
- Patent licensing and commercialization projects
- Patent portfolio review and buying/selling patents
- US litigation and EPO opposition support
- Patent Scoring & Valuation
- Technology scouting
- Trade Mark and Design registration advice
- Mergers & Acquisitions support with IP Due Diligence and data room set up
- IP strategy for optimised organisational setup and best practice
- Innovation workshops to identify patentable inventions
- Patent Scoring & Valuation
If you are looking to buy or sell IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) – Patents, Designs or Trade Marks – we are able to represent you, identify targets or buyers and maximize the value of the transaction.
Basck provides fee based consulting services for clients looking to identify new partners and patented technologies. Our team works across time zones to efficiently identify leading research, products and key inventors in your current or future markets.
FAQ
What is a patent?
A patent is a legal right that protects a technical invention. It gives the owner exclusive control over how the invention is used, made, or sold – preventing others from exploiting it without authorisation. IPR patent protection applies to solutions that solve a technical problem in a new way, and is granted for a limited period in exchange for public disclosure of the invention. A strong patent strategy for business treats IP patents as active assets: things that can be licensed, sold, or used to keep competitors at bay.
Can I obtain foreign patent protection?
IP patent protection can be extended to multiple countries, provided you act within fixed deadlines. Patent protection is territorial – rights must be secured in each country separately. However, international systems allow coordinated IPR filing across multiple jurisdictions, simplifying the process significantly. The right patent strategy and management depends on your target markets, budget, and long-term business plans. The sooner you file, the better your position to preserve rights globally – a patent consultant can help you map out the right IPR strategy early in the process.
What kind of ideas can be protected by patents?
An idea by itself cannot obtain patent protection. Patents protect technical inventions that are new, non-obvious, and industrially applicable. This includes products, methods, processes, and technical improvements across a wide range of fields. Common areas handled by UK patent attorneys in Cambridge include engineering, software-related inventions, biotech, healthtech and green technologies. Pure ideas, business concepts, or abstract theories are not patentable on their own – the invention must have a concrete technical implementation to qualify for IPR patent protection.
How long does it take to get a patent granted?
The patent process typically takes between 2 and 5 years, depending on the jurisdiction and complexity of the invention. It includes filing, prior search, examination, and often a round of objections or amendments. Timelines can vary significantly between countries and technologies – which is why working with an experienced patent company or patent consultant matters. In some cases, accelerated procedures are available: green technologies, for example, may qualify for fast-track examination. It is worth noting that early filing secures your priority date, giving you legal protection from that point forward – even if the grant itself comes years later.
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