Atkinson & Company Intellectual Property Limited is a specialized intellectual property law firm with offices in South Yorkshire and London, offering expert representation for patents, trademarks, and designs. The firm positions itself as an organization’s dedicated in-house IP department, providing strategic protection for R&D and creative investments in a commercially sympathetic manner across the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally.
The firm’s approach centers on mapping the optimum forms of legal protection to new products, services, or concepts and maintaining those rights throughout their lifecycle. With a focus on both direct clients and overseas attorneys, they offer professional representation before key patent and trademark offices and courts, ensuring high-quality advice on patentability and robust portfolio management.
Services Offered
- Patent law services
- Trademark law services
- Design law services
- Intellectual property portfolio development and management
- Representation before the European Patent Office (Examining and Opposition Divisions)
- Representation before the UK Intellectual Property Office for patents, trademarks, and designs
- Right of audience in the UK Intellectual Property Enterprise Court for patent, trademark, and design cases
- Conduct of trademark oppositions before the UK Trade Marks Registry and the EUIPO (OHIM) Opposition Division
- Advice on patentability in Europe
- Exploitation of intellectual property rights
- International IP representation via high-quality associates
The firm serves clients requiring protection for innovative technology, valuable brands, and creative designs, with a strong emphasis on both UK and European markets. They work closely with overseas attorneys and offer responsive, professional service with local knowledge for international IP matters.
