Portfolio management
Being pro-active, and developing and regularly reviewing strategies are essential for efficient portfolio management. When you are busy, it is easy to fall into a reactive pattern of dealing with the response in front of you; but investing time early to understand the data and commercial objectives, capture patentability arguments, and define a roadmap for prosecution allows us to better control outcomes and reduce overall costs. This puts clients in control of their IP.
Invention capture
We work with clients to identify inventions and then prepare fit-for-purpose patent applications taking into account global patent requirements. We adopt an efficient approach to drafting, working with cross-functional teams to ensure the science and commercial priorities are captured. We can work quickly where disclosure is imminent, or adopt a more structured approach to institutionalize ongoing invention capture.
In-house support
We are here to support you, whether you are the sole head of IP, part of a larger in-house team or if you do not have in-house IP capabilities. We seek to integrate into your existing teams and provide seamless support. You can rely on us, freeing up your time to focus on your priorities.
Due diligence
During due diligence, you need to know the key issues quickly and efficiently. We provide actionable and pragmatic advice, working to fixed timelines and costs. Avoiding impenetrable reports unable to differentiate real issues from noise, you will instead get focused conclusions allowing you to understand the core opportunities/risks and make timely decisions. With expertise in regulatory exclusivities, patent rights including patent term extension/SPC and paediatric extension, and entitlement and other legal issues, your projects will be in good hands.
Licensing and agreements
In- and out-licencing, research and collaboration agreements, NDAs, MTAs, and the like are essential parts of business. We are experienced at reviewing these agreements and advising from an IP perspective. We understand that being a good commercial partner requires knowing where to push back and where to find acceptable compromise. We help you get agreements across the line whilst protecting your commercial interests.
Contentious
While contentious actions should generally be avoided, it is sometimes commercially necessary to take action to assert your rights, defend yourself against a third party or clear away problematic patents. When the need arises, you can rely on us to manage oppositions and provide IP litigation support.