Abel + Imray is a distinguished intellectual property law firm specializing in patents, trade marks, and designs, with a legacy spanning over 150 years. Renowned for blending deep legal expertise with commercial awareness, the firm serves clients across the UK, Europe, and globally, from innovative startups to established multinational corporations.
The firm adopts a strategic, client-focused approach, offering end-to-end intellectual property solutions that include portfolio management, enforcement, and transactional support. With dedicated sector-specific expertise and a commitment to building long-term relationships, Abel + Imray provides tailored advice that aligns with clients’ business objectives and market dynamics.
Services Offered
- Patents: Drafting new applications, filing and prosecution, EPO opposition, restorations, freedom to operate, patent landscaping, Patent Box, Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC), supplementary protection certificates (SPC)
- Trade marks: Filing and prosecution, opposition, enforcement, clearance and freedom to use, trade mark watches, domain names
- Designs: Registered rights, unregistered rights
- Copyright overview
- Intellectual Property Strategy: IP audits, due diligence, portfolio management, transactions
- Services for investors, international associates, and in-house IP departments
Abel + Imray operates from offices in London, Cardiff, Bath, and Delft, offering services in numerous sectors including aerospace, life sciences, renewable energy, and software. The firm supports clients in multiple languages and maintains a strong international presence, reinforced by its recognition and regulated status by IPReg in the UK.
