Patent Services
Patent Drafting Services
At Cantab IP, we offer expert in-house patent drafting and prosecution services across a broad range of industries.
Our specialty lies in drafting patents for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. We also provide patent drafting services for chemical, electronics, computer software and engineering technologies. We work closely with our clients throughout the invention process to minimise risks and reduce costs.
Early-Stage Guidance
We offer invaluable assistance in the early stages of the patenting process. This includes reviewing invention disclosures, identifying patentable inventions and advising on the available types of protection and claim strategies. With this support, inventors and applicants can make informed decisions about whether to proceed with patent drafting.
Technically Qualified Patent Attorneys
Our patent attorneys hold both legal qualifications and strong technical backgrounds in science and engineering. Our expertise is built on formal education, hands-on laboratory research and industry experience.
Choosing a patent attorney with both legal and technical training is critical, especially when dealing with complex inventions. Our scientific and engineering knowledge enables us to understand intricate inventions, assess their functionality and draft patent claims that provide comprehensive protection. This combination of technical understanding and legal proficiency results in more effective patent protection and streamlined prosecution.
We believe that our technical qualifications allow us to communicate more effectively with clients, ultimately providing more comprehensive protection for their inventions in a cost-efficient manner.
Proactive Patent Advice
We actively engage with clients at each stage of the patenting process, offering guidance to minimise risks and ensure cost-effective outcomes. We review invention disclosures, assisting in invention spotting and advising on the possible types of protection and claims available. We advise on protection strategies and help our clients develop efficient and cost effective international patent filing strategies.
Our proactive approach helps ensure that inventors make well-informed decisions about their patents.
Global Patent Protection
Because we are qualified to to practice before the European Patent Office, we are able to help clients secure broad European patent protection. We are also highly experienced with the US patent system and can navigate the complexities of obtaining patent protection before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
We are well-versed in the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), which allows clients to initiate global patent protection with a single international application. In Singapore, our deep knowledge of the Patents Act and Rules enables us to efficiently secure Singapore patents for our clients.
Through our extensive global network of trusted associates, we can facilitate patent protection across major industrial nations, ensuring our clients’ inventions are covered worldwide.
Patent Disputes and Freedom to Operate
Our team also helps clients navigate the patent landscape, including analyzing third-party patents that may impact their business activities (freedom to operate or FTO). We manage post-grant procedures such as patent examinations, oppositions, amendments and revocations.
Our patent attorneys are skilled in providing freedom-to-operate opinions, as well as offering strategies for challenging and defending patents, particularly in Oral Proceedings before the Opposition Division and Appeal Boards of the European Patent Office.
At Cantab IP, we are committed to delivering expert, cost-effective patent services that protect and enhance our clients’ innovations.