Engineering
Engineering innovation is driving progress across numerous industries. From aerospace and automotive to consumer goods, packaging and advanced printing technologies, mechanical and electrical engineering are at the heart of modern manufacturing and mobility.
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Engineering
Engineering innovation is driving progress across numerous industries. From aerospace and automotive to consumer goods, packaging and advanced printing technologies, mechanical and electrical engineering are at the heart of modern manufacturing and mobility.
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is also now gaining traction in Europe and increasingly interacting with EPO opposition practice. Whether defending a granted patent or challenging one, success depends on experience, precision and a deep understanding of the process.
EIP's mixed practice and depths of experience in EPO oppositions, as well as UPC and national litigation make us the firm of choice for clients seeking representation in these proceedings across all technical areas.
Our engineering practice, EIP Dynamics, combines deep technical expertise with commercial insight to help mechanical and electrical engineering clients secure patent protection, navigate complex IP landscapes and unlock the full value of their innovations.
As a team, we pride ourselves on our commercial knowledge, which we've gained from in-house experience. Our business acumen allows us to support clients with patent advice for specific commercial needs. Whether it's part of a 5-, 10- or 15-year strategic plan, we work closely with start-ups, SMEs, and multinationals to:
- Secure strategic patent protection
- Defend patent rights
- Manage third-party IP risks
- Support IP due diligence during investment rounds
- Analyse competitors commercial and IP filing activity
- Secure investments/funding
- Maximize technology and extract value through invention mining
- Stay ahead of competitors and gain market share
By taking a long-term view, we help future proof our client's IP portfolios, so they remain valuable for as long as possible.
Services
We offer compenhensive patent protection services tailored to your business needs.
Additive manufacturing
Electrical engineering
Electromechanical systems
Fluid mechanics
Materials engineering
Mechanics
Nanotechnology
Robotics
Thermodynamics
Our specialisms
Additive manufacturing
Applied maths & cryptography
Applied physics
Artificial Intelligence / AI
Audio codecs
Automotive electronics
Computer hardware
Consumer electronics
Digital health
Electrical engineering
Electromechanical systems
Fintech
Gaming and graphics
Image and signal processing
Medical imaging
Photonics and optics
Quantum communication
Quantum computing
Quantum sensors
Robotics
Semiconductors
Software
Telecommunications
Telemedicine and remote surgery
Video codecs
Case study
How we helped Pulpex complete Series D funding
IP and its protection are central to the strategy of packaging technology company, Pulpex Limited.
We advise Pulpex's senior leadership team on IP strategy, protection and risks and IP-related agreements, providing patent attorney secondees as a pseudo in-house IP function, and undertaking the work required to protect the company’s technology using patents, trade secrets and registered designs. Our secondees keep up to date with Pulpex's technical and commercial developments and regularly check in with their scientists and engineers and inspect machinery to keep track of evolving processes. Our team readily understand how Pulpex's innovations work, spot developments that are significant from a technical and/or commercial point of view and are well versed in asking the right questions to obtain the information needed to protect the IP. Pulpex’s portfolio now includes hundreds of patent rights, each drafted and prosecuted by EIP, spanning jurisdictions across six continents.
During a Series D investment round, we helped Pulpex answer numerous far-reaching questions on their IP in a due diligence exercise. This included detailed examination of the scope and validity of several of their patent applications and a review of their freedom to operate in view of third-party IP rights. Pulpex were able to demonstrate that their IP position was solid, which helped them secure £62 million in funding to finance the construction of their first commercial-scale manufacturing facility and create the UK's first fibre bottle supply chain.
The potential far reaching impact of Pulpex’s technology, and the way we help them protect it to ensure they are a viable business, has led to them being nominated twice for an Earthshot prize: first by CIPA and then by the competition organisers themselves.
Several patent offices offer fast-track schemes for energy-related innovations, including clean and energy-efficient technologies. If rapid patent grant is needed for investment, licensing, marketing, or enforcement, we guide clients through these schemes step by step.
Several patent offices offer fast-track schemes for energy-related innovations, including clean and energy-efficient technologies. If rapid patent grant is needed for investment, licensing, marketing, or enforcement, we guide clients through these schemes step by step.
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Our patenting team, based in the UK, Sweden and the US, holds advanced degrees and doctorates in disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, integrated and chemical engineering, fluid dynamics and physics. Many of our professionals also bring direct industry experience from technical and legal roles within leading companies.
Our patenting and litigation teams work together closely to provide commercially focused, legally robust patents, as well as litigation services that can respond quickly and intelligently by leaning on specialist expertise.
"EIP has one of the best patent litigation teams in the country. They are resilient, insightful and determined. They always pursue their client's commercial goals in a determined, focused and resourceful way."
We work with clients to devise customised strategies for commercially important oppositions.
This includes:
- Strategic collaboration with other parties sharing a common interest
- Conducting mock hearings to refine arguments and tactics ahead of official proceedings
Mock hearings can range from internal simulations to full-scale exercises involving independent consultants acting as the Opposition Division or Board of Appeal, with attorneys, experts and clients participating.
Discover our featured insights
Stay informed with the latest developments in Patenting at EIP and across 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.
Beyond Borders: A Backpacker’s Take on Why Your Patent Strategy Needs a Global Mindset
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.
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