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Business Legal Services
Patent Protection & Management
Protect, exploit and manage your intellectual property rights with the support of an experienced patent attorney.
With our help, you can be confident that your inventions will be protected and positioned for success. We offer a full range of patent services, from conducting patent novelty searches, filing patent applications to drafting licensing agreements.
PROTECT AND EXPLOIT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
How we support IP rich businesses
Our team can assist you across all areas of patent management and protection, including:
Protect and exploit your intellectual property rights
How we support IP rich businesses
Patent novelty searches: Before we file your patent application, we will conduct comprehensive patent searches to ensure that your invention is truly novel. By analysing existing patents and prior art, we provide you with a clear understanding of the patent landscape.
Patent applications: Assuming your invention is patentable, your patent attorney will guide you through the steps you will need to take to file a successful patent application. We will use our experience to draft your application to give you the best possible protection for your invention, whilst reducing the likelihood of your application being rejected. If any problems do arise during the filing process, we will use our experience to quickly resolve any issues on your behalf.
Patent licensing and assignment: If you already have a patent, we can advise you on the best ways to commercialise your invention. Our patent team have a strong track record devising commercialisation strategies for IP rich firms. They are also skilled negotiators, with many years’ experience negotiating complex agreements with businesses both in the UK and internationally. Whatever, option you choose you can be assured that working with us will help you maximise your return on your investment.
Patent renewals: The intellectual property team have developed and invested heavily in systems and processes that ensure that all renewal deadlines are met, safeguarding your intellectual property rights and preventing any potential lapses in protection.
Amending patents: We can help revise your application or existing patent grant if your invention has changed, ensuring you patent does not become obsolete due to advances in technology.
How we do things differently
Our innovative approach to patent support
Clear ownership: Your experienced patent attorney will personally support you from start to finish. They will be fully dedicated to you and your requirements and will personally oversee every aspect of your case. They will not delegate important tasks to junior members of staff, giving you the best chance of success.
Direct Communication: You will have direct communication with your patent attorney. There are no intermediaries involved, so you can have clear and straightforward discussions with an expert who truly understands your needs.
An integrated approach: We help if you need additional ongoing legal advice. As a full-service commercial law firm, we can support you with legal advice related to patents. This includes, but is not limited to non-disclosure agreements, joint venture agreements, licensing agreements and intellectual property audits.
Finding the right legal partner
Why work with Harper James
Choose a legal partner you can trust: we’ll help protect your goals, your business and your people so you can move forward with confidence and focus on growing your business.
Affordable, transparent and predictable pricing
Clear itemised invoices, subscription plans with up to 50% discount, and fixed fee products help you plan and manage legal spend – with no nasty surprises.
Proven track record and measurable results
We’ve supported over 6,500 businesses since 2014, with an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60+ from monthly client surveys.
Straight-talking, responsive advice
We’re here to make things easier, not add complexity. That means fast response times, practical expert legal advice delivered in plain English, and dedicated client service and account management support.
Risk and compliance assured
We’re an SRA regulated firm, but more importantly, we build quality, data, and compliance best practice into everything we do.
Appointing a legal partner is a big decision. That’s why we’re open about our values, culture and model, so you can see what makes us tick. And because a productive partnership starts with understanding, we always begin with a conversation – listening to your goals, pressures and plans, then tailoring our support to fit.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Being able to work with a knowledgeable professional like Lindsay, who is also personable and able to explain issues to us in an area far afield of our area of expertise in charitable gifting, has been a real blessing which we greatly appreciate.
Deron Beal
Founder and Executive Director,
The Freecycle Network
One of the key factors as to why we went with the enable plan was how inexpensive and flexible the service is, the idea that you can pay monthly and get an hour of free advice gives us the reassurance that we’ll always have legal support on hand as the business continues to grow. The breadth of knowledge Emily has and the transparency of knowing exactly how much it’s going to cost is invaluable. It makes us feel as if we’re in control of how much we’re spending.
Sam Stockman
COO,
Guide Education
I was searching for affordable legal support, and the subscription service allowed me to access legal support when I didn’t think it would be possible. This way I didn’t have to rely on Google! And it’s really important that businesses get the right advice at the start, so they don’t fall short at a later date
Peter Morris
Founder and Director,
Lockabox
How engaged, knowledgeable and personal HJ lawyers are. They offer pragmatic and practical advise with a quick turnaround.
Barbara Opala
General Counsel,
Norton Motorcycle Co.
Choosing Harper James was one of the best choices we made as a start-up. The firm has provided invaluable advice and insight throughout the early stages of our business.
Leigh Purnell
CEO,
Petalite
Being able to work with a knowledgeable professional like Lindsay, who is also personable and able to explain issues to us in an area far afield of our area of expertise in charitable gifting, has been a real blessing which we greatly appreciate.
Deron Beal
Founder and Executive Director,
The Freecycle Network
One of the key factors as to why we went with the enable plan was how inexpensive and flexible the service is, the idea that you can pay monthly and get an hour of free advice gives us the reassurance that we’ll always have legal support on hand as the business continues to grow. The breadth of knowledge Emily has and the transparency of knowing exactly how much it’s going to cost is invaluable. It makes us feel as if we’re in control of how much we’re spending.
Sam Stockman
COO,
Guide Education
I was searching for affordable legal support, and the subscription service allowed me to access legal support when I didn’t think it would be possible. This way I didn’t have to rely on Google! And it’s really important that businesses get the right advice at the start, so they don’t fall short at a later date
Peter Morris
Founder and Director,
Lockabox
How engaged, knowledgeable and personal HJ lawyers are. They offer pragmatic and practical advise with a quick turnaround.
Barbara Opala
General Counsel,
Norton Motorcycle Co.
Choosing Harper James was one of the best choices we made as a start-up. The firm has provided invaluable advice and insight throughout the early stages of our business.
Leigh Purnell
CEO,
Petalite
Why choose Harper James Solicitors?
Our intellectual property team support some of the fastest growing businesses in the UK. We love supporting innovative businesses and we have a strong track record protecting and enforcing the intellectual property rights of the businesses we work with.
Our solicitors have all been recruited from top 100 UK law firms or large international businesses, and each have more than 10 years post-qualifying experience. Find out more about our patents team here:
Pricing and service plans
Legal support designed
to fit your business needs
Our three transparent service plans are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:
Engage
Flexible access to senior solicitors at highly competitive rates
An alternative to our subscription plans, offering access to full service legal expertise on a project-by-project basis.
Enable
Purpose built legal support for start-ups and smaller businesses
Monthly subscription plan for £219 per month, with £149 monthly credit and access to all legal services at 50% discount on our Standard Rates.
Extend
Comprehensive legal partnership for established businesses
Fully account managed and scalable annual subscription plan with support from a curated team of partners and senior solicitors, with up to 36% discount on our Standard Rates.