At A.A.Thornton & Co., we work closely with overseas attorneys and professional advisers, representing their clients’ intellectual property interests in the UK.

We enjoy long-standing relationships with many practices. This reflects the professionalism of our approach and our ability to provide fast, clear and consistent advice and assistance at highly-competitive fees.

Our services range across all IP areas, from patents, trade marks and designs, to domain names and information services.

Patents

We handle all filing arrangements with the UK Patent Office, the European Patent Office and WIPO, including advice on strategies and specifications. We also deal with any objections that might arise.

Our services include investigating patent potential and infringement risks, as well as advising on licensing, assignment and ownership. In the event of infringements and attacks on validity, or litigation, we provide advice and liaise with legal Counsel.

Trade Marks

We handle all aspects of trade mark procedure and registration in the UK and the European Community, including advice on the preparation, filing and prosecution of applications for United Kingdom Trade Mark Registrations, Community Trade Mark Registrations and International (Madrid Protocol) registrations.

Our services include investigating trade mark potential and advising in areas such as the negotiation and drafting of licence agreements and assignments. In the event of infringements and attacks on validity, or litigation, we provide advice and liaise with legal Counsel.

Designs

We provide advice on all aspects of UK and European Community law relating to the protection of industrial designs. This includes Registered Designs, Unregistered Designs (design right), Copyright and Community Designs.

Our services include advice on strategies and preparation of filing applications with the UK Design Registry and OHIM, including determining the most appropriate form of design protection. In the event of infringements and attacks on validity, or litigation, we provide advice and liaise with legal Counsel.

Information Services

Our Information Services department handles patent searches, document supply and library services on behalf of the practice and its clients, and rivals the capabilities of independent search organisations serving our profession.