As new products and processes are developed it is important that patentable inventions are identified as early as possible, and action taken to protect them.

At Withers & Rogers we work with our clients to identify and protect patentable inventions and to carry out freedom to use searches for new products.

The in-depth, technical knowledge of our patent attorneys ensures that we understand your business sector. We have specialists in all major technical disciplines including mechanical, electronic, automotive, aerospace, electrical engineering, telecommunications, chemistry and biotechnology. Internally we have developed three principal practice areas to ensure constant development of our attorneys.

Although our professionals work principally on subject matter for one technical area, flexibility exists to provide teams of cross-disciplinary expertise to suit our clients' needs.

Principal Practice Areas:

• Electronics, Computing & Physics
• Advanced Engineering
• Life Sciences & Chemistry

Go to the Who we are section to see details of the members of these groups and the type of clients they serve.

As UK and European Patent Attorneys we act extensively before both the United Kingdom Patent Office and the European Patent Office. We are skilled in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications and in oral proceedings (hearings) in both opposition and appeal procedures at the European Patent Office. Our in-house training programmes ensure that best practice for EPO hearings is achieved across our firm.

Many of our clients operate internationally and we provide a world-wide service in obtaining patent protection and advising on patent disputes. The long-standing relationships we have with patent attorneys throughout the world ensure that we are able to deliver an unrivalled international practice.