Communications

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The competition to deliver new and better communication technologies is intense, and increasing as more communications channels and advanced data platforms come to market. Our specialists help you protect your intellectual property (IP) as you develop and launch new solutions, so you can defend your position and compete in a crowded market.

The demand for better, faster communication solutions is driving rapid innovations in 5G, VoIP, IoT, and data platforms. As the rate of innovation increases, competition becomes more intense, making it even more important to protect your IP.

With the growing level of innovation and competition, the risks to your IP also increase. Whether it's protecting the systems driving your technology or securing the data and platforms that deliver your service, failing to protect your IP exposes your innovation to risks of infringement or misappropriation.

This is where our communications team can help. We help businesses like yours protect and manage their IP for long-term commercial success in an evolving, competitive market.

Want to discuss protecting and commercialising your communications technology? Contact our team.

How We Help Protect and Commercialise Your Communications Technology

You'll be supported by a team of patent attorneys who specialise in communications technologies. They have worked across everything from 3G to 5G cellular networks and the Internet of Things (IoT), to optical transmission systems, Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), global positioning systems (GPS), and secure data platforms. They understand how these systems operate, and how best to protect the innovations behind your product or service.

Alongside our technical expertise, we also look hard at finding the right ways to maximise the commercial value of your ideas.

Our patent attorneys and IP solicitors will help you create an IP strategy aligned with your objectives and business plan. It will strike the right balance between protecting your existing IP rights, developing or acquiring any new rights you'll need, and planning how to maximise the value of your rights and innovations.

We'll make implementing your strategy as straightforward and effective as possible and ensure you haven't overlooked any potentially lucrative innovations or ideas.

Our patent attorneys will:

Conduct any prior art or freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches, to assist you in understanding the landscape around your invention or commercial activities.
Draft and file any required patent applications, and advise you when and how best to begin your applications.
Manage the process of obtaining patents abroad.
Discuss alternative types of IP protection if they are better suited to your technology or commercial objectives.
Defend any oppositions before the European Patent Office or oppose any patents that potentially affect your FTO.

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A Seamless Multidisciplinary Team

Uniquely, our communications team includes not just patent attorneys, but also experienced IP solicitors. Together they provide the full scope of IP and legal support you need to protect your IP and create the highest level of value from your communications innovations.

Our solicitors specialise in drafting and negotiating domestic and multi-jurisdictional agreements. They work with numerous clients in the communications space and will ensure all necessary commercial arrangements are in place to execute your business plan.
If your position or IP is challenged, our experienced litigators will guide you through the process within the UK, Europe, and, if required, internationally.
Our trade mark attorneys will protect your brand and alert you to any unauthorised or unwelcome attention from your competitors.

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