IP strategy
Coherent strategic advice on patents is crucial to any business, from start-ups looking to deal with individual patent issues, to established companies managing multinational patent portfolios.
Adding value
Our strategists have many years of experience working in-house for large corporations managing international IP portfolios, which they use to develop processes and procedures to guarantee best practice IP governance.
Significant value can be added to businesses by strategic management of IP. We create value from clients’ IP through optimising it for defence, exploitation and commercial potential.
The Patent Box — Patentise™
Patentise is a proprietary service from EIP. It is designed to assist companies in maximising the value of the UK Patent Box.
Patentise provides a complete audit of a company’s patent portfolio and optimises it for the Patent Box. For companies without patents, we provide guidance and set in place a patenting strategy.
Our Patentise team works with clients or alongside their advisors to ensure patent strategies are fully aligned with this new tax relief.
IP Audits Plus Scheme
Designed by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), the IP Audits Plus Scheme gives high-growth SMEs the opportunity to understand and assess their IP further. The scheme supports SME growth by offering financial support towards an IP audit. Speak to our team to find out more!
“Mark Lubbock is a high-level operator and tremendously impressive in negotiations.”
Services offered
Leveraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and integrated thinking, we provide comprehensive services spanning a wide range of fields:
Enhanced collaboration
Data-driven insights
Guidance for every stage of growth
IP strategy development and optimization
Leveraging IP and exit strategies
Proactive advice on patents and exclusivity
Our innovative combination of experienced specialists
Our strategists have many years of experience working in-house for large corporations managing international IP portfolios.
Discover our featured insights
Stay informed with the latest Consulting developments and the global IP landscape. Tune into our EIP Talks podcast, explore expert insights and browse our published articles and thought leadership, all designed to keep you ahead in the world of intellectual property.
Strategic licensing: Turning IP into commercial value
Protecting Your Startup: Five Intellectual Property Mistakes to Avoid
Is Your AI Conversation Privileged?
Thinking about IP from day one: strategic considerations for deep tech startups
The IP Lifecycle: From Innovation to Monetisation
In this episode of EIP Talks, Mark Lubbock and Ellen Keenan O'Malley, solicitors at EIP, explore the full lifecycle of intellectual property, from the initial spark of innovation to the commercialisation of ideas. They share practical insights into how we support clients through the challenges of protecting, developing and monetising IP.The conversation covers how clients typically engage with us, the importance of identifying and securing various forms of IP, and the legal strategies needed to navigate collaborations, ownership, and licensing. It also highlights the significance of well-drafted contracts, website compliance and investor readiness. Whether you're launching a new product, entering a partnership, or preparing for investment, this episode offers valuable guidance on building a strong IP foundation and turning innovation into commercial success.
Find your match
We work closely with clients, from C-suite to IP teams, to unlock the full potential of their intellectual property. Our integrated team of litigators, patent attorneys and commercial IP experts helps drive business growth by protecting and strategically leveraging patents.
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