Patent Attorneys
How can I protect my invention?
Our patent attorneys can help you protect your ideas and innovations. A patent is an intellectual property right that protects how an invention works. You can use a patent to stop others from making, selling, using or importing something that works in the same way. You can also use a patent to generate income if you are happy to grant licences to allow others to use your invention.
A patent can last for up to twenty years from the filing date and can therefore provide you with a real commercial advantage over competitors in your industry.
To obtain a patent, you will need to file a patent application which must include a full description of how your invention works, drawings to illustrate the invention and a set of claims which define the scope of legal protection you require. Our UK patent attorneys are experienced in the drafting and prosecution of applications for patent protection.
The UK Intellectual Property Office will then examine your application, including carrying out a search to look for similar inventions and if it is satisfied that your invention is new and inventive it will grant you a patent. If your patent application receives official objections because the patent examiner believes your invention is not novel nor inventive, our UK patent attorneys are experienced in preparing arguments to overcome such objections. However, it is sensible to undertake a legal ‘prior art’ search prior to filing any patent application in the UK.
How can we help you with Patents?
Can I get a patent for my invention or idea?
If you have an invention or idea that you think could be patentable, it can be helpful to get professional advice before investing time and money in developing a prototype or preparing a patent application.
At Tidman Legal, our patent attorneys can provide an initial assessment of your invention or idea and explain whether it appears to meet the basic legal requirements for patent protection.
Invention Review
Our 30 minute Invention Review is available for a fixed fee and is designed to give you clear, practical advice on what to do next.
During your consultation with one of our patent attorneys, we will:
- discuss your specific invention or idea with you
- consider whether it appears to meet the basic requirements for patentability
- explain the options available to you and recommend appropriate next steps
- provide written confirmation of the advice discussed during your consultation
An Invention Review can give you greater confidence about your next steps before you commit to the cost of developing your invention or applying for a patent.
If you subsequently instruct Tidman Legal to prepare and file a patent application for your invention, we will deduct the full fixed fee for your Invention Review from our subsequent patent application fee.
Ready to discuss your invention?
To find out whether your invention or idea could be suitable for patent protection, contact us today to book your Invention Review by calling 0131 478 4724 or complete an Online Enquiry
Arrange a meeting
To speak to our expert UK Patent Attorneys or if you are looking for expert advice regarding any area of IP law, call us on 0131 478 4724, or complete our online enquiry form and a member of the team will get back to you.
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