Mewburn Ellis LLP is a forward-looking intellectual property firm specializing in comprehensive IP legal advice and patent law, distinguished by its continental reach and gold-plated technical expertise across a wide range of innovative sectors. The firm is recognized for its unrivaled patent proficiency and searingly honest counsel, serving clients from startups to multinational corporations.
With a strong focus on translating research and development into tangible business benefits, Mewburn Ellis offers clear, strategic, and commercial IP guidance. The firm works at every stage of the intellectual property lifecycle—protecting, defending, and exploiting IP assets—and is highly regarded for its responsive service and deep understanding of clients’ commercial needs. It has been officially named a Great Place To Work™ and is frequently recommended in leading legal directories.
Services Offered
- Patent Law
- Chemistry Patents
- Engineering Patents
- Life Sciences Patents
- Patent Disputes
- Patent Renewals
- European Patent Validations
- Pharma Patent Extensions & Regulatory Exclusivity
- Trade Mark Registration
- Trade Mark Disputes
- Trade Mark Renewals
- Domain Name Changes
- Design Registration
- Design Renewals
- Contentious Proceedings
- Post-Grant Proceedings
- Oppositions (Chemistry & Materials, Engineering & ICT, Life Sciences)
- Appeals
- IP Litigation
- Disputes
- Unified Patent Court (UPC) Representation
- Commercial IP Advice
- IP Transactions
- Corporate Support
- Portfolio Management
- IP Watching Services
- Strategic IP Advice
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Pre-action Advice
The firm serves a diverse clientele including attorneys, law firms, universities, R&D institutions, corporations, SMEs, and startups, with particular expertise in sectors such as advanced therapeutics, AI, green tech, and pharmaceuticals. It maintains offices and residencies in key innovation hubs including London, Bristol, Cambridge, Manchester, and Munich.
